Sustainable Garden Design Course
Create environmentally responsible and resource-efficient landscapes with our Sustainable Garden Design Course. This specialized program teaches you how to design gardens that work in harmony with nature while minimizing environmental impact and maintenance requirements.
What You'll Learn
- Principles of sustainable and ecological landscape design
- Water conservation techniques and xeriscaping
- Native plant selection for various regions
- Soil health and organic amendment strategies
- Rainwater harvesting and greywater systems
- Permeable paving and sustainable hardscaping
- Habitat creation for pollinators and wildlife
- Organic pest management and companion planting
- Climate-appropriate design strategies
- Green infrastructure and bioswales
- Low-maintenance garden planning
- Carbon sequestration through landscape design
Course Features
- 85+ hours of comprehensive video lessons
- 40+ sustainable design projects
- Native plant database access
- Water usage calculators and tools
- Certificate in Sustainable Garden Design
- Lifetime access to course content
- Expert instructor feedback
- Community forum for sustainable designers
- Monthly Q&A sessions with eco-design experts
Who Is This For?
This course is ideal for environmentally conscious designers, homeowners looking to create sustainable landscapes, landscape professionals wanting to add eco-friendly services, gardeners interested in native plants, and anyone passionate about environmental stewardship through design.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of gardening or landscape design is helpful but not required. A passion for environmental sustainability and willingness to learn ecological principles are essential.
Environmental Impact
Gardens designed using sustainable principles can reduce water usage by up to 50%, provide habitat for declining pollinator populations, improve local air quality, and contribute to climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration.