Foundations of Garden Design and Project Planning
Ever thought about designing a garden? If so, this course would be a good starting point. You will learn about the process of designing a garden. Starting with the garden survey, you will learn about the different stages...
Course description
Ever thought about designing a garden? If so, this course would be a good starting point. You will learn about the process of designing a garden. Starting with the garden survey, you will learn about the different stages of garden design. You will also explore the required design principles to help you transform the garden space. Using your new skills and knowledge, you will have an introduction to producing garden plans.
Course content- Garden survey
- Garden design process - different stages of garden design
- Design principles
- Garden features
- Produce a basic garden plan
- Plants and garden design
What can this course lead to?
Course progression
Upon completion, you could progress onto a further course, including:
- Level 1 Practical Horticulture
- Level 2 Practical Horticulture
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The course information on this page was last updated 04 August 2026.
