Policy No.: 8065 Board Approved: September 18, 2007 Reviewed: February 15, 2022
Arboretum and Garden Policy
The purpose of the Arboretum and Gardens Policy is to guide the development and management of the gardens and grounds at Hagerstown Community College. Plantings are used for beautification of the campus, as well as educational objectives. As the campus evolves, the nature of garden requirements will evolve as well. Gardens and plantings will be placed as appropriate, understanding that as growth occurs, gardens may need to be moved or possibly eliminated. The College reserves the right to relocate a garden as campus requirements dictate. Hagerstown Community College’s gardens will reflect the diversity of plant material which can thrive in western Maryland, including both native and adapted plant material. Native plants are those considered to be native to the surrounding region. Adapted plants are defined as those able to grow under the natural conditions encountered in this part of Maryland (soils, precipitation, temperatures, wind, etc.) or requiring only minimum maintenance to do so. Preference will be given to plants which are relatively pest and disease-free and thus require little to no pesticides. The best and easiest to maintain plants will continue to be emphasized by repetitive use in the landscape. Care will be taken to avoid plants that can be considered invasive in the local environment.
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