Online Class: Landscaping 101

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10Lessons
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20Exams &
Assignments -
3,337Students
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7Hours
average time -
0.7CEUs
Course Description
The enjoyment of a beautiful landscape is one of the great pleasures of home ownership. However, actually realizing your landscaping visions can be stressful Frequently you have a bare dirt and poor grass yard or an all grass yard and you just don't know where to start. This online course can help. Landscaping 101 will not only teach you the basics of the science of landscaping, it will show you how to apply your own creativity to transform your yard into a work of art.
In this course you will:
- Learn the basics of landscaping including harmony, balance, color, natural transitions, proportion and line.
- Learn how to assess your present landscape needs.
- Learn how to assess the purpose of your landscape.
- Learn how to gather ideas and whether to use professional help or not.
- Learn how to plan your landscape, and schedule the work.
- Learn how to avoid common landscaping mistakes.
- Learn how to make the most of what you have.
This starter course is ideal for anyone -- whether you just want to improve one corner of the yard, or you want to add some flowerbeds or a tree or shrub here and there, or you're starting from scratch with a bare lot and need to learn how to start, plan, and finish an entire landscape.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction and the Importance of Dirt
A good landscape will provide recreation, privacy, and pleasure to its owners. This lesson will discuss the tools and planning needed to create your landscape. 22 Total Points
Lesson 1 Video
Take Poll: The Landscaping Course
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 1 Exam
Lesson 2: Assessing Your Landscaping Needs
The process of assessing your landscaping needs and finding the best solutions is essential to creating an effective landscape. 22 Total Points
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 2 Exam
Lesson 3: Mistakes and Planning
This lesson addresses how to avoid problems and mistakes while planning your landscape. 20 Total Points
Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Lesson 3 Exam
Lesson 4: Starting and a Three-Year Plan
In this lesson, we will discuss how to get started and a basic three-year plan for developing your landscape. 18 Total Points
Lesson 4 Video
Take Poll: Starting Time Frame
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 4 Exam
Lesson 5: Planning Specifics
This lesson shows you how to draw up a base plan and landscape plan. 17 Total Points
Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 5 Exam
Lesson 6: Estimating the Costs
In this lesson, you will receive a general idea about how much plants, decorative designs, and soil will cost. 17 Total Points
Lesson 6 Video
Review Article: Tips on Saving Money
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 6 Exam
Lesson 7: Design for Outdoor Living
This lesson discusses some ways to dress and light up your outdoor living space. 16 Total Points
Lesson 7 Video
Review Article: Landscape Design Software
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 7 Exam
Lesson 8: Outdoor Rooms
This lesson discusses porches and hideaways. 16 Total Points
Lesson 8 Video
Take Poll: Outdoor Areas
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 8 Exam
Lesson 9: How to Select the Right Plants and Things
This lesson will discuss how to choose the right garden ornaments. 17 Total Points
Lesson 9 Video
Review 2 Articles: Plant Selector; Common Landscaping Mistakes
Take Poll: Plant Selection
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Complete: Lesson 9 Exam
Lesson 10: Soil and Other Preparations
This lesson explains the properties of soil, including pH balance and acidity levels. 106 Total Points
Lesson 10 Video
Review Article: Mulch, Stone, Plant Calculator
Take Poll: Let us know what you think of this course
Take Survey: Course Comments
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 10 Exam
Complete: Final Exam
271
Total Course Points
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the importance of dirt.
- Assess your landscaping needs.
- Create a 3 year plan.
- Define planning specifics.
- Estimate the costs.
- Create design styles for outdoor living.
- Describe outdoor rooms.
- Describe ways to select the right plants, trees, and shrubs, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

Course Title:
Landscaping 101
Course Number:
7550027
Course Requirements:
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Lessons Rating:
4.5 / 5 Stars
(1,604 votes)
Languages:
English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Category:
Course Type:
How To (Self-Paced, Online Class)
CEU Value:
0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation:
Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy:
Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method:
Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor:
Cathleen Chouinard
Syllabus:
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Duration:
Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee:
$50.00 (no CEU Certification) || with Online CEU Certification: $75.00
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