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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  • 10
    Lessons
  • 20
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 

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.
 

 

 

Courses Frequently Bought Together:
  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

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.