Structured Site Planning: Create Your Landscape Master Plan

Are you overwhelmed by the complexity of planning a functional and beautiful garden space? Designing a landscape requires more than just picking plants—it requires a systematic approach to site analysis and zoning. By the end of this course, you will have a complete, personalized master plan for your plot, detailing functional areas, circulation paths, hardscaping elements, and plant groupings, ensuring you avoid costly mistakes during implementation. What you'll learn: * Understand the principles of site analysis, including sun exposure, drainage, and soil quality. * Apply functional zoning techniques to define areas for relaxation, recreation, and utility. * Design effective circulation systems using paths, walkways, and steps for optimal flow. * Select appropriate hardscaping materials and plan for essential utilities like irrigation and lighting. * Develop a planting strategy that incorporates sustainable choices and aesthetic principles. * Practice basic sketching and measurement techniques to translate your vision into a measurable plan. This course begins with essential terminology and definitions of landscape elements. We then move step-by-step through the planning process, from initial site survey and needs assessment to finalizing the detailed layout and materials list. This course is designed exclusively for beginners, homeowners, and DIY enthusiasts who want to plan their own garden space. No prior experience in drafting, design, or specialized software is required. Start planning your ideal outdoor environment today.