Online Class: Landscaping 101
This Landscaping course will not only teach you the basics of the science of landscaping, it will show you how to apply your own creativity to transform your yard into a work of art.
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10Lessons
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20Exams &
Assignments -
7Hours
average time -
0.7CEUs
Course Description
The enjoyment of a beautiful landscape is one of the great pleasures of home ownership. However, actually realizing your landscaping visions can be stressful Frequently you have a bare dirt and poor grass yard or an all grass yard and you just don't know where to start. This online course can help. Landscaping 101 will not only teach you the basics of the science of landscaping, it will show you how to apply your own creativity to transform your yard into a work of art.
In this course you will:
- Learn the basics of landscaping including harmony, balance, color, natural transitions, proportion and line.
- Learn how to assess your present landscape needs.
- Learn how to assess the purpose of your landscape.
- Learn how to gather ideas and whether to use professional help or not.
- Learn how to plan your landscape, and schedule the work.
- Learn how to avoid common landscaping mistakes.
- Learn how to make the most of what you have.
This starter course is ideal for anyone -- whether you just want to improve one corner of the yard, or you want to add some flowerbeds or a tree or shrub here and there, or you're starting from scratch with a bare lot and need to learn how to start, plan, and finish an entire landscape.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction and the Importance of Dirt
A good landscape will provide recreation, privacy, and pleasure to its owners. This lesson will discuss the tools and planning needed to create your landscape.
22 Total Points
- Lesson 1 Video
- Lesson discussions: The Landscaping Course; Reasons for Taking this Course
- Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
- Complete Assignment: An Introduction
- Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam
Lesson 2: Assessing Your Landscaping Needs
The process of assessing your landscaping needs and finding the best solutions is essential to creating an effective landscape.
22 Total Points
- Lesson 2 Video
- Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam
Lesson 3: Mistakes and Planning
This lesson addresses how to avoid problems and mistakes while planning your landscape.
20 Total Points
- Lesson 3 Video
- Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam
Lesson 4: Starting and a Three-Year Plan
In this lesson, we will discuss how to get started and a basic three-year plan for developing your landscape.
18 Total Points
- Lesson 4 Video
- Lesson discussions: Starting Time Frame
- Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam
Lesson 5: Planning Specifics
This lesson shows you how to draw up a base plan and landscape plan.
17 Total Points
- Lesson 5 Video
- Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam
Lesson 6: Estimating the Costs
In this lesson, you will receive a general idea about how much plants, decorative designs, and soil will cost.
17 Total Points
- Lesson 6 Video
- Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam
Lesson 7: Design for Outdoor Living
This lesson discusses some ways to dress and light up your outdoor living space.
16 Total Points
- Lesson 7 Video
- Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam
Lesson 8: Outdoor Rooms
This lesson discusses porches and hideaways.
16 Total Points
- Lesson 8 Video
- Lesson discussions: Outdoor Areas
- Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam
Lesson 9: How to Select the Right Plants and Things
This lesson will discuss how to choose the right garden ornaments.
17 Total Points
- Lesson 9 Video
- Lesson discussions: Plant Selection
- Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam
Lesson 10: Soil and Other Preparations
This lesson explains the properties of soil, including pH balance and acidity levels.
Additional lesson topics: Mulch, Stone, Plant Calculator
106 Total Points
- Lesson 10 Video
- Lesson discussions: Let us know what you think of this course; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
- Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam
- Assessment: Final Exam
271
Total Course Points
Student Testimonials
- "Now that I have completed this landscape course I have found it very informative and helpful. There was a lot of information I did not know before taking this course and now I can take what I now and use it in the future while working more on my yard and garden." -- Felicia M.
- "Great class and great instructor support. Thanks." -- Maryse F.