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Landscape Design Fundamentals: Create Your First Garden Project
Master the principles of landscape architecture to transform outdoor spaces through professional planning, plant selection, and sustainable garden layouts.
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Course contents
6 modules · 28 lessons · 3h 6m
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Foundations and Site Analysis
Learn how to scientifically evaluate the physical characteristics of a plot of land.
- The Landscape Designer's Glossary
An introduction to essential technical terms such as hardscape, softscape, and slope.6 min - The Professional Workflow
An overview of the stages from the initial site visit to completion.6 min - Soil Analysis: Texture and pH
How to manually test soil quality to understand what can grow.7 min - Mapping Sun Exposure
Identifying areas of shade, partial shade, and full sun throughout the day.7 min - Water and Drainage
Recognizing water runoff patterns and preventing waterlogging.7 min - Site Survey
Basic techniques for taking precise measurements of an existing outdoor area.7 min
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Aesthetic Principles and Styles
Develop an artistic eye to create harmonious spaces.
- Composition and Harmony
Using symmetrical and asymmetrical balance to guide the eye.7 min - Scale and Proportion
Relating the dimensions of garden elements to the house and the human scale.7 min - Color Psychology
Choosing color palettes that evoke specific emotions in an outdoor setting.7 min - Design Styles
A comparison between formal, informal, modern, and Mediterranean styles.7 min - Focal Points
How to position standout elements to provide structure to the design.7 min
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Zoning and Functionality
Organize space based on human activities.
- The Client Brief
Interviewing yourself or the client to define real wants and needs.6 min - Zoning Techniques
Creating logical and functional "outdoor rooms."6 min - Dining and Relaxation Areas
Ergonomic sizing and positioning of social spaces.6 min - Utility Zones and Pathways
Hiding bins and designing intuitive walkways.6 min - Flow and Circulation
Ensuring that movement between zones is fluid and natural.6 min
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Botany and Sustainability
Choose the right plants for an ecological and durable garden.
- Biodiversity and Resilience
Why species variety protects the garden from climate change.7 min - Native Landscaping and Maintenance
Using local plants to reduce water usage and maintenance efforts.7 min - Designing Rain Gardens
Creative solutions for managing rainwater aesthetically.7 min - Plant Selection Criteria
Selecting plants based on form, texture, and seasonality.7 min - Sustainability Practices
Mulching, composting, and reducing environmental impact.7 min
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Technical Drawing and Layout
Translate ideas into technical documents ready for implementation.
- Basic Drawing Tools
Using scale rulers, circle templates, and technical pencils.6 min - Creating the General Plan
Drawing the top-down view of the final layout to scale.7 min - The Planting Scheme
Positioning every single plant with the correct technical spacing.7 min - Legend and Technical Details
Creating summary tables and clear symbols for those who will build the garden.6 min
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Conclusion and Presentation
Finalize the project and prepare for communication.
- Documentation Review
Checking for consistency between analysis, design, and technical schemes.6 min - Project Presentation
How to present your vision to convince the client.7 min - Garden Evolution
Predicting how the project will change over the next 5-10 years.7 min
My First Garden Master Plan
Design a 100sqm garden based on a simulated brief, including site analysis, functional zoning, and a planting scheme.
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3h 6m of practical content
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Loved the practical examples! They really brought the concepts to life. The course was well-organized and easy to navigate.
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