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beginner levelDiploma in Garden Design and Maintenance
10-15hrs
diplomaPersonal Development
This diploma course trains you as a professional gardener and covers everything you need from the planning stage right through to garden maintenance. We show you how to evaluate, plan, purchase, plant and maintain a garden to suit its character and the natural environment. Whether you want to work on your own property or intend to landscape professionally, this course provides the skills required to make the most of the natural beauty around you.
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Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance
Learn everything you need to know about garden design and maintenance with this free online diploma course.
This diploma course trains you as a professional gardener and covers everything you need from the planning stage right through to garden maintenance. We show you how to evaluate, plan, purchase, plant and maintain a garden to suit its character and the natural environment. Whether you want to work on your own property or intend to landscape professionally, this course provides the skills required to make the most of the natural beauty around you.
Course description
Course module
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Module 115 Lessons
Gardening Basics
In this module you will learn the basics of gardening, from the planning stage to maintenance. This will enable you to evaluate, plan, purchase, plant and maintain a garden to suit the natural environment and garden characteristics.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Garden Basics
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3.Soil Evaluation
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4.Soil Improvement
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5.Garden Preparation and Planning
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6.Plant Purchase
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7.Plant Types
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8.Essential Watering
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9.Soil Nourishment
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10.Gardening Tools
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11.Pest and Disease Defence
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12.Who are your Customers?
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13.A Typical Day for a Gardener
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14.Month by Month Jobs in the Garden
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15.Lesson Summary
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Module 212 Lessons
Equipment
Module 37 Lessons
Secrets of Great Soil
Module 410 Lessons
Plant Selection and Care
Module 57 Lessons
Plant Knowledge
Module 68 Lessons
Low Maintenance Gardens and Planting
Module 77 Lessons
Garden Maintenance
Module 87 Lessons
Sustainability
Module 98 Lessons
Pest Control
Module 109 Lessons
Solutions to Difficult Gardens
Module 118 Lessons
Vegetable and Herb Gardens
Module 1210 Lessons
Garden Design Process
Module 136 Lessons
Garden Design Styles
Module 1414 Lessons
Survey, Site Appraisal and Measuring Techniques
Module 156 Lessons
Planning Your Projects
Module 1617 Lessons
Proportion Illusions and Effective Use of Space
Module 178 Lessons
Drawing a Plan and Graphics Skills
Module 186 Lessons
Surfaces, Materials and Hard Landscaping
Module 191 Lessons
Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance - First Assessment
Module 207 Lessons
How to Build Raised Flower Beds
Module 216 Lessons
How to Lay a Patio
Module 225 Lessons
Decking
Module 236 Lessons
How to Put Up Garden Fencing
Module 246 Lessons
How to Turf a Garden and Lay a Lawn
Module 256 Lessons
How to Lay Artificial Grass Areas
Module 267 Lessons
How to Build a Garden Pond
Module 2713 Lessons
Running Your Own Gardening Business
Module 2824 Lessons
Marketing and Social Media
Module 2913 Lessons
Health and Safety
Module 308 Lessons
Insurance, Tax, VAT and Record Keeping
Module 311 Lessons
Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance - Second Assessment
Module 321 Lessons
Course assessment
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