Online Class: Landscaping 101

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10

Lessons
20

Exams &
Assignments
2,651

Students
have taken this course
7

Hours
average time
0.7

CEUs

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

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:

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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
Review Article: Landscape Designs
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
Review Article: Common Landscaping Mistakes
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: Needs Assessment 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.

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