Qualification: Diploma in Garden Design
A comprehensive distance learning course offering an ideal starting point for the keen amateur designer as well as those hoping to build a successful professional career in garden design. The course fee includes all study material, course textbook and full tutorial support from an expert tutor. The course is also available in an online format.
During the course there is a strong emphasis on developing practical design and presentation skills, and students each create a portfolio of work that they can build on in the future. The course also provides a strong foundation in underlying theory.
Subjects covered include: practical garden planning and design; selecting new materials and techniques; understanding soil; selecting the right plants; working with clients; harmony and cohesion; creating a sense of place; history of garden design; materials and styles; assessing the site; selecting and arranging plants; creating garden plans, using presentation tools.
