Branches of Horticulture

Salem resident Jake Kruse is a dog breeder who enjoys watching sports and coaching youth baseball during his past time. Jake Kruse is also an expert landscaper specializing in shrub installation, general landscape maintenance, and more. He graduated from Kirkwood Community College, where he studied landscape and horticulture studies.

Horticulture refers to the cultivation of garden crops within an enclosed space. It derives from the Latin word Hortus, which refers to an enclosure or garden, and culture, which translates to cultivation. Generally, horticulture includes cultivating vegetables, fruits, flowers, plantation crops, and spices.

As horticulture deals with various crops, the field divides into several branches depending on the crops produced or cultivated. These branches include the following;

-Floriculture.

Otherwise known as ornamental horticulture, this branch prioritizes cultivating, managing, and scientific study of flowering and ornamental crops.

-Olericulture.

This branch deals with cultivating, managing, and scientific study of vegetable crops. It is more concerned with processing, storing, and marketing the edible parts of crops like leaves, fruits, roots, and others, usually cultivated for human consumption.

-Pomology.

This branch of horticulture is concerned with the growth and management of fruit crops grown for their edible portions.

-Landscape horticulture.

This field of horticulture designs maintains and builds landscapes for homes, open spaces, and schools, among other things, with plants and other crops in mind.

Paver Options in Landscape Design

A dog breeder in Iowa, Jake Kruse has also served as president of K&E Landscapes since 2002. Jake Kruse leads the company in creating landscaping features such as retaining walls, patios, and paver walkways.

A popular hardscape option, pavers are durable, attractive, and versatile. Not only can pavers be designed to fit a space; individual pavers can be easily replaced in the event of damage. Homeowners can choose from various materials, depending on preference and budget. Brick pavers, made of clay or a concrete mixture, create a traditional, natural look while resisting stains. A sealant can help prevent fading over time.

Concrete pavers come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Typically made of a paste/aggregate mixture, they are durable, particularly when sealed to protect their color. Finally, stone pavers fit well with a natural landscape. With options such as limestone, granite, or flagstone, pavers require little cleaning or upkeep.