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Landscaping Home Gardens

Create attractive, functional home landscapes by mastering practical design, planning and construction principles that help you confidently transform outdoor spaces within any budget.

Duration: 100 Hours
Modules: 10
Qualification: Statement of Attainment

£329.00

12 Months
Unlimited Tutor Support
100% Online Self Paced
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Who Is This Course For?

Find out who will benefit most.

Perfect for home gardeners, DIY landscapers and garden enthusiasts wanting practical design knowledge to confidently create attractive, functional and easy-to-maintain outdoor living spaces.

Whether planning a brand-new garden or renovating an existing landscape, you’ll develop practical design, construction and planting skills to confidently create outdoor spaces that suit your lifestyle.

What You’ll Learn

High quality content, with clearly structured knowledge.

01

Recognise successful landscape designs through practical planning and informed design decisions confidently

02

Discover how site analysis, garden styles and design principles combine to create practical, attractive landscapes that suit individual needs and available budgets

03

See how landscape design, construction, planting, lawns, outdoor living areas and garden features work together to create functional, beautiful and sustainable home gardens

04

Confidently identify suitable materials, plants and features for successful home landscape projects

05

Know how to plan, construct and maintain home landscapes while applying practical techniques that improve usability, appearance and long-term garden performance

06

Move beyond decorating outdoor spaces by developing practical landscaping expertise, stronger planning skills and greater confidence to design gardens that remain attractive for years

YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS

All courses have unlimited tutor support by phone and email, with industry-leading high quality content.

Course Modules

Learn modules one step at a time, and each module leads naturally into the next one.

Module 1

Basic Garden Design Procedure

  • Site analysis
  • Garden concepts
  • Garden rooms
  • Design effects

Module 2

Principles of Landscape Design

  • Garden styles
  • Design principles
  • Garden history
  • Japanese gardens
  • Permaculture

Module 3

Drawing Plans

  • Design procedure
  • Site planning
  • Graphic representation
  • House integration

Module 4

Landscaping with Soils

  • Earthmoving
  • Soil improvement
  • Soil shaping
  • Soil properties

Module 5

Basic Landscape Construction

  • Concrete work
  • Construction methods
  • Reinforcing
  • Garden structures
  • Specifications

Module 6

Managing Weeds and Pests when Landscaping

  • Weed control
  • Lawn weeds
  • Natural controls
  • Integrated pest management
  • Garden protection

Module 7

Planting and Pruning

  • Garden beds
  • Cottage gardens
  • Bog gardens
  • Pruning methods
  • Root pruning

Module 8

Lawns and Surfacings

  • Lawn design
  • Gravel surfaces
  • Paving
  • Surface gradients
  • Ground finishes

Module 9

Furnishings and Features

  • Garden borders
  • Fencing
  • Garden art
  • Water features
  • Outdoor pots

Module 10

Outdoor Living Areas

  • Garden structures
  • Pool areas
  • Children's gardens
  • Garden pavilions
  • Fire safety

Course Information

Everything you need to know before you enrol, explained clearly in one simple place.

REQUIREMENTS

No previous experience required

This course is designed for anyone beginners and suitable for all learners.

Basic computer skills recommended

You'll only need basic computer skills and internet access.

Internet connection required

A stable internet connection is needed to access your course materials and submit assessments.

ASSESSMENT

Tutor-marked assignments

Your assignments are marked by experienced tutors who provide helpful feedback.

Practical assessments

Learn by doing with practical assessments designed to build real world skills.

No examinations

There are no exams. Your learning is assessed through practical assignments and activities.

QUALIFICATION

Digital certificate

Your qualification will be issued as a digital certificate which you can download and share.

Issued on completion

Your certificate is issued once you have successfully completed all course requirements.