Gardening and Landscaping Online Course

Master the art and science of Gardening and Landscaping through this all-inclusive, professionally designed course. From fundamental design principles to advanced ecological landscaping, this program empowers you to transform any outdoor space into a sustainable, functional, and visually stunning environment.

Whether you're a homeowner planning a backyard transformation, an aspiring garden designer, or a green industry professional expanding your skills, this course takes you from beginner to advanced level with a hands-on, practical approach. You'll explore everything from garden design, plant selection, and maintenance to hardscaping, cost estimation, and landscape ecology.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand key elements of successful garden and landscape design.
• Apply practical landscaping skills to various outdoor environments.
• Identify and utilize suitable plants, materials, and tools effectively.
• Design eco-conscious spaces with sustainable and green-scaping techniques.
• Maintain landscapes efficiently through seasonal and routine practices.
• Estimate and manage garden and landscaping project costs accurately.

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Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Garden Design

• History and evolution of garden styles
• Importance of thoughtful garden planning
• Understanding spatial awareness and outdoor functionality
• Basic types of gardens: formal, informal, modern, and themed

Module 02: The Role of the Garden Designer

• Duties and skills of a professional garden designer
• Interpreting client needs and creating concept plans
• Collaborating with architects, horticulturists, and contractors
• Ethical, sustainable, and legal considerations in garden design

Module 03: The Basic Principles of Garden Design

• Design elements: balance, harmony, contrast, rhythm, and unity
• Use of color, form, line, texture, and scale
• Garden proportions and symmetry
• Creating focal points and visual flow

Module 04: Components of Garden Design

• Hardscape and softscape elements
• Lawns, patios, borders, and raised beds
• Lighting, irrigation, seating, and decorative structures
• Soil types, drainage, and ground preparation

Module 05: Garden Design Process

• Site analysis and survey techniques
• Developing design concepts and master plans
• Drafting detailed layout plans
• Material and plant specification sheets

Module 06: Designing a Rain Garden

• Purpose and benefits of rain gardens
• Site selection and hydrological assessment
• Native plants for rainwater filtration
• Construction and maintenance of rain gardens

Module 07: Essential Tools & Machinery

• Overview of basic hand tools: trowels, pruners, rakes, hoes
• Advanced machinery: tillers, mowers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers
• Tool safety, care, and maintenance
• Selection guide for appropriate equipment

Module 08: Plant Selection and Material Guide

• Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and groundcovers
• Sunlight, shade, water, and soil compatibility
• Material types: wood, metal, stone, brick, gravel, mulch
• Companion planting and plant layering techniques

Module 09: Garden Maintenance

• Pruning, deadheading, mulching, and composting
• Seasonal maintenance schedules
• Lawn care and turf management
• Weed and pest control organically

Module 10: Costing and Estimation

• Budgeting for design, materials, and labor
• Preparing project quotations and bids
• Tracking costs and preventing overruns
• Case studies on real-world garden budgets

Module 11: Introduction to Landscape Architecture

• Differences between landscaping and landscape architecture
• Public vs. private space landscape design
• Environmental planning and urban landscaping
• Accessibility and safety in landscape plans

Module 12: Green-scaping

• Sustainable garden practices
• Green roofs and vertical gardens
• Water conservation and native planting
• Reducing carbon footprint through garden design

Module 13: Planting Trees and Shrubs

• Best time and method to plant trees and shrubs
• Soil preparation, staking, and mulching
• Root ball and bare root planting techniques
• Aftercare and watering strategies

Module 14: Maintenance of Planting

• Fertilization types and schedules
• Diagnosing plant diseases and nutrient deficiencies
• Irrigation system setup and monitoring
• Seasonal pruning and thinning

Module 15: Pathways

• Types of garden paths: gravel, stone, brick, concrete
• Pathway design layout and patterns
• Drainage and leveling for durability
• Integrating paths into overall garden themes

Module 16: Walls and Fences

• Building retaining walls and decorative fences
• Materials: timber, stone, brick, and composite panels
• Noise-reduction and privacy fencing
• Foundation and anchoring techniques

Module 17: Water Features

• Planning and positioning water elements
• Types: ponds, fountains, streams, waterfalls
• Pumps, filtration, and aquatic plant care
• Safety and childproofing considerations

Module 18: Entertainment and Recycling Projects

• Outdoor kitchens, BBQ areas, and fire pits
• Garden seating, pergolas, and play areas
• Creative use of recycled objects
• DIY upcycling for sustainable features

Module 19: Landscape Ecology

• Understanding ecosystem services in landscaping
• Promoting biodiversity with native and pollinator plants
• Soil biology and compost systems
• Wildlife habitat creation in garden design

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Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.