Garden Design Course for Large and Small Spaces
Horticulture and gardening. Open to everyone.
COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses
We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.
Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.
Nowhere to relax or entertain outdoors? Is your outdoor area looking tired? Are you and your plants happy?
Aims
Whether you have arid acreage, a barren balcony or a cluttered courtyard, you can transform it into a stylish sanctuary.
Discover how to use space effectively and the concepts of good design. Recognise your soil type and determine how to choose appropriate plants and materials. Achieve a professional, cost-effective design with minimum effort. Comprehensive course notes are provided.
Outcomes
This workshop enables students to define the use of their outdoor area and draw up a plan. By assessing the conditions, selecting appropriate plants and implementing the principles of good design, students will not only be able to achieve a professional result but also maintain their plants effectively by controlling common pests and diseases.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- analyse site conditions including climate, aspect, topography and soil
- identify how to modify existing conditions, if necessary
- draw up a plan to indicate the preferred position for plants
- select suitable plants and materials for various conditions
- locate plants to achieve a pleasing aesthetic outcome
- maintain plants successfully using organic methods of pest and disease control.
Content
- Course introduction and overview
- Define the function of your outdoor area – analyse individual needs/wants
- Assess your site – climate, topography, aspect, soil, mulch
- Containers – types, potting mix, mulch etc
- Draw up a plan to scale – equipment, procedure, etc
- Select plant material for specific conditions – sun/shade, wet/dry, privacy, etc
- Implement principles of good design – unity, simplicity, variety, movement, etc
- Perspective – the use of colour; techniques to make a small garden seem larger
- Establish a theme – formal, Mediterranean, tropical, native, etc
- Maintenance of plant material – watering, fertilising, pruning, etc
- Pest and disease control
- Transform problem areas
- Course review
Intended audience
Suitable for anyone interested in designing their outdoor living area to achieve a professional result, by implementing the principles of good design using both suitable plants and materials.
Prerequisites
None
Delivery style
- Face-to-face, presenter-taught workshop
- Online workshop via the platform Zoom
Materials
Course notes are distributed electronically
Features
- Expert trainers
- Central locations
- Course materials – yours to keep
- CCE Statement of Completion
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20 Apr 2024 | 10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 303 - Face-to-face (CCE Building, Newtown) |
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What others say.
- This was an excellent class, well prepared, excellent tutor. Highly recommend.
- The presenter is an expert in the field of garden design who also has a gift for teaching. The class exceeded my expectations. Informative, flexible and relevant.
- Totally happy. This course met the program criteria outlined and my expectations when I enrolled. Have gained some very valuable info which I can implement in my job and my lifestyle.