Landscape Design

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Whether you are pursuing the entire course series to earn the Landscape Design Certificate, seeking to better understand the principles and best practices behind successful garden design, or are simply interested in beautifying your property, relevant and engaging landscape design courses are available to everyone.

Upcoming Classes

Sketching for Designers

Fully online. Develop a foundation in field sketching techniques, including line, tone, and color. Sold out. Join the waitlist.

Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate

March 6–April 3, 2025
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Comprehensive Planting Design

Fully online. Create beautiful planting designs with balance, repetition, and cohesiveness. Registration closed.

Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate

March 6–May 1, 2025
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People, Plants, & Landscape Design

Learn how to define spaces that are truly supportive of people and plants through discussion, slides, and online group exercises. Sold out. Join the waitlist. 

First Required Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate

April 9–30, 2025
Advanced Landscape Design

Fully online. Delve more deeply into design creativity, detailed garden features, and more advanced graphics.

Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate

April 22–June 18, 2025
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Universal Design in the Landscape

Perfect for landscape enthusiasts to professionals, this course fosters a deeper understanding of how thoughtful design can enhance the landscape experience for everyone.

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sustainable Landscape Design

Fully online. Study the landscape to recognize potential problems and identify solutions that will reduce the environmental impact and encourage biodiversity. 

Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate

May 5–June 9, 2025
Asian-Inspired Garden Design

Fully online. Learn and adapt components of traditional and interpretive Asian gardens.

Elective Class for Landscape Design Certificate

May 8-June 5, 2025
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Elements of Design Tour: Asian-Inspired Garden Design

Explore elements of Asian design at several local Gardens on this day-long tour. 

Core Class for Landscape Design Certificate

Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 8:30 am-5:00 pm
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Designing Stormwater Solutions

Learn how you can incorporate innovative solutions into your landscape designs to help communities better manage their stormwater. 

Elective Class for the Landscape Design Certificate

July 10–31, 2025
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