Courses

Introduction to Garden Design

This course is designed to help participants learn the exciting process of garden design and to plan one complete project.  

Please see details about our lecturer, course content and further information below.  Instructions on how to enrol will be found on our page General Course Information under the heading "Courses".

NEXT COURSE :

Date :  Wednesday group, 5 May 2010 (6 Wed mornings) OR Saturday group, 8 May 2010 (6 Sat mornings)

Duration :  09:30 - 12:30

Venue :  Club House, Eco Park

Cost :  R1975 (includes "Making Sense of Garden Design" & tea)

The lectures will be presented by Helen Lachenicht, who has studied garden design and taken part in prestigious garden shows and won top awards.  Helen has also co-authored a best selling book called "Making Sense of Garden Design".

Please don't hesitate to contact me should you need more detail than is given below. Some of the lectures will be done on a workshop basis, where you will be able to discuss and develop your own individual garden design ideas.

The introductory course will cover the following aspects : 

·   Principles of Design

·   Planting Design

·   Styles & Themes

·   Research - site analysis and client interviews

·   Soft & Hard Landscaping

·   Designing the floor plan (patterning)

·   Quantities and Budget

·   The Planting Plan - in relation to the Garden Design

·   Revamping an Existing Garden

·   Guest Lectures :

o  Landscaping Slopes & Levels

o  Retaining Walls

o  Paths & Patios

o  Water Features