Garden Design & Maintenance

Description

What You Will Learn

• Learn the basics of gardening from the various soil types to plant planning and purchasing.
• Identify an effective garden planning process from the initial consultation with the client through to site surveys, maintenance planning, to the final and completed project.
• Learn about different garden design styles. Learn how to gain inspiration throughout the day, how to design a mood board and how to implement your design effectively for the best results.
• Understand site surveys, approvals and measuring techniques. Learn how to use survey maps, photographic records and what surveys and appraisals you are going to need before you begin.
• Learn the benefits of project planning.
• Know the five forms that should be included in all your client packs.
• Learn more about drawing a plan and essential graphic skills.
• Know the various surfaces and materials, understand what hard landscaping is and how to deal with it.
• Know the secrets of great soil.
• Understand the importance of the right plant selection and care. This includes use of colors to make an impact.
• Gain valuable plant knowledge that you can use daily to make the best choices based on your design, garden location and finish.
• Learn how to identify high maintenance areas within any garden. Know the different options when it comes to low maintenance planning.
• Learn the importance of sustainability. Know what plants to use, about water conservation and how to recycle and reuse when working in any garden.
• Learn essential tips for reducing maintenance in difficult to manage and overgrown gardens.
• Know what equipment you are going to need, what equipment you will need for certain jobs and what each item is capable of.
• Get a good understanding of the most common garden pests, natural and chemical pesticides, integrated pest management and how to come up with a pest management plan that will work.
• Identify effective solutions for difficult gardens from adding container plants to adding additional irrigation and more.
• Know what to plan in a herb and vegetable garden.
• Know what you need to start your own gardening business to achieve success.
• Learn more about marketing your business, health and safety in the workplace, insurance, tax and record keeping.
• Gain valuable insight into raising flower beds, laying patios, decking, fencing, know more about artificial grass, how to lay lawn and how to build a fish pond.

Benefits of the Garden Design and Maintenance Certification

• An easy to understand syllabus that you can learn at home and in your own time.
• Improve your career prospects with an industry recognized certification.
• Learn using any device at any time.
• Enjoy ongoing support during your studies.