РLANNING AND ORGANIZATION OF FLOWER GARDENING ON THE PDAU CAMPUS

Abstract

The article highlights the process of planning, creating, and organizing flower beds on the campus of Poltava State Agrarian University (PDAU). Special attention is given to the importance of flower beds as an educational and research base for training specialists in the fields of "Geodesy and Land Management" and "Landscape Gardening."A crucial role in the project's implementation was played by geodetic surveying, which ensured precise planning and enabled the creation of a digital elevation model (DEM) using modern geodetic instruments, such as the SOKKIA iM-55 electronic total station and a GNSS station.Based on the collected data, optimal locations for the flower beds were determined, considering topographical features, lighting conditions, and other natural factors. Five types of flower beds were designed and created: arabesque, borders, ribbon beds, oval flower beds, and mixed borders. Each type serves a specific aesthetic and functional purpose. The flower beds were composed of 34 plant species: 29 ornamental flowering species and 5 decorative foliage species. The selection was based on ecological resilience, low maintenance requirements, seasonal blooming, and harmonious color combinations. Annuals were used for borders and ribbon beds, while perennials were planted in the mixed borders.The study results demonstrate the significance of applying geodetic methods in landscape design, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency in the planning and implementation of landscape elements. The practical relevance of this work lies in the development of professional competencies among students, equipping them with skills in geodetic measurements, topographical data analysis, landscape composition design, and decorative plant maintenance.Future research prospects include the creation of continuously blooming flower beds, the introduction of rare ornamental species, and the use of advanced geodetic methods to enhance landscape planning.