Landscape design from scratch - free course from Skillbox, training, Date: November 29, 2023.

Introduction to Landscape Design
You will find out what a landscape designer does and understand global trends. You will understand what skills are needed for successful work.

Directions in landscape design

Get acquainted with the best works of landscape designers. Learn the basics of composition and design. You will begin to understand garden design styles and select references.

Communication with the customer
Learn to communicate correctly with the customer and present ideas to him. Learn how to calculate budget and deadlines. Draw up your first project assignment and contract.

Site measurements
You will be able to measure the site manually and using surveying tools. You will understand how to transfer measurement results into a plan and take into account the scale. You will understand how deep utility networks can lie and what you need to remember when building on different types of soil. Make a plan for your first project.

Comprehensive assessment of the territory
You will learn how to assess the territory - where it is better to plant heat-loving plants and those that need light. Get to know the vertical layout. Learn how a surveyor works and how to evaluate his work.

Sketch and project
You will understand the regulatory framework and find out what requirements the site must meet. You will understand what symbols are used in the drawings and make a sketch of the project.

Site planning
Learn to zone a site and choose the best place for a pond, gazebo or playground. Learn how to design underground utilities and drainage systems.

Garden design
Deepen your knowledge of botany and master the main principles of garden organization. Learn to create a harmonious composition of plants, taking into account their color, shape and growth characteristics.

Project work
Find out what drawings need to be prepared for the site. You will develop a general plan, layout drawing, dendroplan and assortment list. Learn to understand these documents and explain the nuances to the customer.

Decorative dendrology. Part 1
Learn the basics of dendrology and how to select plants for your project. You will begin to understand the main deciduous and coniferous trees. You will understand which plants are friends with each other, and which ones are better planted further away.

Decorative dendrology. Part 2
You will understand the varieties and types of fruit trees, shrubs, vines and carpets. You will learn how to make a flower garden or flower bed, and develop a project for an orchard.

Garden design elements. Part 1
Find out which lawn is better to choose (rolled or seeded) and how to care for it. Learn to design rock gardens, rock gardens and a dry stream.

Garden design elements. Part 2
Learn to design paths, stairs, sports and playgrounds. Learn how building materials behave under different weather conditions.

Planting
You will understand how to plant plants in different seasons. Learn how to properly care for the site and treat plants. Develop a 12-month site care plan.

Small architectural forms and lighting
Get acquainted with the types of small architectural forms - gazebos, benches, sculptures and pergolas. You will learn how to correctly place these elements on the site and how to organize an effective lighting system.

Ponds in the garden
Learn how to design reservoirs and ponds, find out in what cases they can be designed on site and how to ensure safe operation. Create a plan for a coastal flower garden.

Bonus. Indoor landscaping
Learn how to select plants for landscaping roofs, residential and commercial premises. Learn to care for plants.

Bonus. Protection of plants from diseases and micronutrient deficiencies
You will understand how to distinguish plant diseases from micronutrient deficiencies, and learn how to deal with them.

Bonus. Plant protection from pests
Find out what types of pests exist. Learn to identify them and protect plants from pests.

Final project. Design project
You will design your choice of a square, park or local area.