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Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas

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Duration
1.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Welcome to Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas, a comprehensive and engaging course designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in Gardening. Throughout this course, we will explore various aspects of Gardening and delve into its fundamental concepts, advanced techniques, and real-world applications.

Our primary objective in Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas is to equip you with a solid foundation in Gardening. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional looking to expand your expertise, this course will cater to your needs and help you achieve your learning goals.

During our journey together, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the core principles and theories that underpin Gardening.
  • Acquire practical skills through hands-on exercises, projects, and real-world examples.
  • Explore cutting-edge advancements and emerging trends in the field of Gardening.
  • Prepare for future opportunities, such as further education, career advancement, or entrepreneurship, in the field of Gardening.
  • Reflect on your learning journey, celebrate your achievements, and gain the confidence to excel in Gardening.

By the end of Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of Gardening and developed the skills necessary to succeed in this dynamic field.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

18
sections
18
lectures
1h 7m
total

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Description

Welcome to the course outline for Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas. In this comprehensive learning journey, we will explore the depths of Gardening, delving into its core principles, practical examples, and advanced techniques. Through a series of engaging lectures and exercises, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas.

*****Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas Course Syllabus*****

Module 1: Introduction to Garden Design

  • What is garden and landscape design?

Module 2: The Role of the Garden Designer

  • The role of a garden designer

Module 3: The Basic Principles of Garden Design

  • Order/Balance/Proportion
  • Harmony or Unity
  • Flow, Transition, or Rhythm

Module 4: Elements of Garden Design

  • Garden Bones
  • Color
  • Focal Points
  • Texture
  • Sound

Module 5: Garden Design Process

  • Analyse your existing garden space
  • Plan for what you want and need
  • Sketch out your initial design
  • Consider the main elements of landscape design
  • Familiarize yourself with garden design costs
  • Then set the budget for your garden design
  • Plant for success
  • Consider garden maintenance
  • Think about the timescale
  • Check if your garden design requires a permit

Module 6: Designing a Rain Garden

  • Benefits of Rain Gardens
  • The Right Site, Size, and Shape for a Rain Garden
  • Choosing Plants for a Rain Garden
  • Trees and Shrubs for a Rain Garden
  • Rain Garden Care and Maintenance

Module 7: Essential Tools & Machinery

  • Hand Trowel

Module 8: Criteria to select plant variety

  • Environment
  • Plant size
  • Amount of shade
  • Flowering time
  • Maintenance
  • Resistance to disease and parasites

Module 9: Garden Maintenance

  • Watering
  • Lawn
  • Weeds

Module 10: Costing and Estimation

  • Landscaping sloped gardens
  • Flooring options

Module 11: Introduction to Landscape Architecture

  • What is landscape design architecture?
  • Landscape Architecture and Landscape Architects
  • Famous Landscape Architects: Frederick Law Olmsted
  • Contemporary Landscape Architecture

Module 12: Green-scaping

  • Build and Maintain Healthy Soil
  • Plant Right for Your Site
  • Practice Smart Watering
  • Adopt a Holistic Approach to Pest Management
  • Practice Natural Lawn Care

Module 13: Planting Trees and Shrubs

  • Planting Trees and Shrubs

Module 14: Pathways

  • Garden paths

Module 15: Walls and Fences

  • Garden walls and fences

Module 16: Water Features

  • Add water to any backyard

Module 17: Ecosystem Gardening

  • Ecosystem Gardening

Assessment Process

Upon completing the Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas course, you will be required to undertake a multiple-choice evaluation to gauge your understanding of the material covered.

To successfully pass the assessment, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 60%.

Certification

After successfully completing this Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas course, you will get an instant Free digital certificate.

Who is this course for?

Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas is designed to cater to a wide range of individuals who are eager to enhance their knowledge and skills in Gardening.

This course is suitable for:

  1. Beginners in Gardening
  2. Professionals in Gardening
  3. Students in Gardening
  4. Career changers in Gardening

Requirements

Requirements for the Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas course:

  • No Prior Knowledge Required
  • Internet access.
  • Familiarity with English

Career path

Completing Gardening and Landscaping: Expert Skills for Transforming Outdoor Areas can open exciting career opportunities in various fields related to Gardening.

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