About This Class:

This class explores the foundations of landscape design and how mindful planning can transform outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional, and meaningful landscapes. We will look at how good design improves flow, creates balance, supports plant health, and makes gardens easier to maintain over time. You’ll learn how to see a space through a designer’s lens, understand the elements and principles of design, and begin translating ideas into clear, workable plans. The class connects creativity with practical skills, helping you move from inspiration to implementation. Participants will leave with a stronger design eye, a clearer understanding of process, and the confidence to begin designing their own landscapes.

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In This Class We’ll Cover:

• Why design matters in creating successful outdoor spaces

• How to observe and assess a site before designing

• The elements of design, such as line, form, texture, colour, and scale

• Core design principles like balance, rhythm, unity, and proportion

• Introduction to landscape symbols and basic drafting concepts

• Understanding different design frameworks and processes

• How to move from concept to a clear, functional layout

 

This Class Would Be Great For:

• Home gardeners and homeowners

• Beginning landscape designers

• Horticulture students

• Creative thinkers who want structure for their ideas

• Gardeners ready to move beyond trial and error

• Anyone who wants to design with more intention and confidence

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