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Planting Design: Overview
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36 students

Planting Design: Overview

Basics of Plant selection for Architects, Interior Designers, Planners, Civil Engineers, Students and Home Owners
Created bySaket Patel
Last updated 11/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Understanding of the basic concept of planting design and its importance
  • Essential knowledge and skills related to selecting appropriate plants and ensuring their care and maintenance in various environments
  • The principles, strategies, and practical applications of planting design in various architectural contexts, with functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability
  • Apply current trends and best practices regarding planting design in real world
  • Selection and application of plant based on light, soil and water requirements that is suitable to various site contexts
  • Selection and application of plant based on different seasons and lifespans that is suitable to various site contexts

Course content

5 sections • 9 lectures • 56m total length

  • Introduction lecture: Welcome!3:45

Requirements

  • Just an eager and creative mind who wants to learn about plantation and landscape
  • No horticulture or related experience needed. You will learn about basics of plants selection that can be applied in your particular project.

Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of planting design, focusing on creating functional, aesthetic, and sustainable landscapes. Participants will explore the foundational elements of plant selection, design principles, and environmental considerations. The course begins with an overview of planting design concepts and contemporary trends shaping the field today. Key topics include understanding global climatic zones, the benefits and challenges of using native vs. exotic plants, and the critical factors influencing plant health, such as light, soil, and water requirements.

Students will also learn to navigate seasonal variations and plant life spans, ensuring their designs are resilient throughout the year. In addition, the course covers best practices for plant maintenance and care, preparing students to manage and sustain their planting designs over time. Through a combination of lectures and practical insights, this course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to create thoughtful, sustainable planting schemes suitable for a variety of climates and design contexts.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the core principles of planting design.

  • Gain insight into contemporary trends in landscape and planting design.

  • Learn to select plants based on environmental factors such as climate, soil, and water.

  • Explore the differences between native and exotic plants, and their roles in design.

  • Develop strategies to maintain plant health through proper care and seasonal management.

Who this course is for:

  • Everyone else who is curious about planting design concepts
  • Professional Architects, Interior Designers, Interior Architects, Planners, Civil Engineers, Horticulturist who are working on the real world projects and want to integrate planting design in their practices.
  • Anyone who is working as contractor or landscape contractor and wants to learn about plants and landscapes.
  • Anyone who wants to add plants to their gardens, homes, offices, interior spaces etc.

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