Landscape design of public spaces - free course from Skillbox, training, Date: November 29, 2023.

Landscape design of public areas
Get acquainted with the main style trends in landscape design and find out what tasks a landscape designer performs when designing public areas. You will understand what urban objects landscape designers usually work on.

Analysis of the current state of urban landscaping objects
Learn to analyze urban landscaping using the example of plants and herbaceous areas in the Krasnodar region. You will analyze the process of creating a park landscape and analyze the main mistakes in landscaping and maintenance work.

Rules for landscaping urban areas
Study the regulatory documents and requirements for landscaping in public places (parks, gardens, public gardens), limited use (medical and educational institutions, enterprises, sports complexes) and special purposes (plantings along highways and etc.).

Soil science
You will learn how to conduct a soil study on a future public territory: determine the mechanical composition, structure and properties, humidity and acidity. You will understand how to choose a laboratory for soil analysis and how much it will cost. Get acquainted with the types of fertilizers: organic, inorganic and substrates.

Materials Science
Get acquainted with the types of materials that designers use to design public areas: concrete, stone, brick, wood, artificial materials, metal and Corten steel. Find out which materials are more suitable for high-traffic areas.

Water bodies
Study the features of placing water bodies in public areas. You will understand how to design bridges and coastlines so that they meet the requirements of high wear resistance.

Design of public areas. Part 1
Learn to conduct a pre-project analysis of the territory and work with the ergonomics of the territory depending on its purpose. Study the structure of the garden and the rules for placing zones in public spaces. Make a sketch of the future public area.

Design of public areas. Part 2
You will learn how to choose an assortment of plants for a flower garden, rock garden, alpine slide and other landscape elements. Learn the rules for constructing dry streams, rock gardens and other garden design elements. Learn to select small architectural forms. Find out what is included in a landscape lighting system and how to choose lamps.

Engineering site preparation. Features of working with public areas
Study the requirements for geodetic surveying of public areas. You will understand what communications need to be provided for the design of water bodies and automatic irrigation systems. Learn how to select landscape contractors and draw up drainage system plans, water feature plans, and other landscaping documents.

Trees and shrubs. Selection of assortment
Get acquainted with the list of plants that are recommended for landscaping urban areas. You will understand in which cases it is better to use woody and herbaceous vines, perennial and annual plants.

Tree planting project for public areas
Learn popular landscaping techniques and learn how to create a planting project. You will understand what time of year to plant plants and what characteristics of plants to take into account so that the garden remains beautiful both in winter and summer.

Practical activities for caring for green spaces
Learn the rules for planting and replanting woody and herbaceous plants and vines, and lawn care. You will understand how to fertilize and replant different types of plants. Learn to design an irrigation scheme.

Design of restricted areas. Part 1
You will learn how to conduct a pre-project analysis of the territory, create an ergonomic space and visualize the future landscape of an institution, enterprise, sports complex or other territory limited use.

Design of restricted areas. Part 2
Learn how to select garden design elements for restricted areas. You can select small architectural forms and lighting for such areas.

Engineering site preparation. Features of working with restricted areas
You will understand the types of drainage and understand why and how to conduct a chemical analysis of water. You will learn the specifics of the location of communications in a restricted area and understand where to find contractors who will help draw up a diagram of the installation of retaining walls, an irrigation project and other documents.

Trees and shrubs. Selection of assortment for restricted areas
Get acquainted with the range of plants that are suitable for restricted areas. You can choose plants for a specific project.

Tree planting project for restricted areas
Learn how to draw up a planting plan for a restricted area. You can design a “green” space that will remain spectacular even in the cold season.

Design of special purpose areas
You will learn how to conduct a pre-project analysis of the territory, create an ergonomic space and visualize the future landscape of a special-purpose territory.

Tree planting project for restricted areas. Care
Get acquainted with the natural landscape of such an area and find out what plants to complement it with. Create a general plan, layout drawing and other necessary documents for designing a restricted area.

Legal and financial registration of works on landscaping of public spaces
You will learn how competitions and government orders for landscaping urban areas are organized. You will understand how to set tariffs and the total cost of your work. You will understand what documents are needed for the reconstruction of green spaces or landscaping of public space.

Technology and organization of landscape work during project implementation
You will learn how to draw up a commercial proposal and estimate, organize supervision and author’s support of the project.

Graduation project. Landscape project for public space
You will make a landscape project for the selected type of territory, prepare a package of documents and a sketch of the future landscape.