Garden Design Course
This course provides practical skills for designing functional courtyard gardens, focusing on site analysis, layout planning, sustainable materials, and low-maintenance planting.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Garden Design Course teaches you how to turn small courtyards into useful outdoor spaces using straightforward methods and tools. You'll learn about analysing the site and local weather patterns, planning the space, movement paths, and areas for gatherings or relaxation. You'll also cover planting choices, materials, lighting, eco-friendly practices, and upkeep to create practical, constructible courtyard gardens that work well around the clock.
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Develop skills
- Microclimate mapping: quickly assess sun, wind, and shade in compact courtyards.
- Courtyard layout: plan size, zones, and paths for 22 x 14 m gardens accommodating up to 40 people.
- Architectural integration: match planting, paving, and views to the building's structure.
- Sustainable detailing: choose paving, drainage, and water management for low-impact gardens.
- Planting design: pick temperate plants, densities, and watering systems for simple maintenance.
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