The need to develop, preserve, and protect our open spaces and environmental and cultural resources has never been greater. NYBG's engaging program gives you a solid, plant-focused foundation along with the skills and confidence to pursue your passion. What's more, the Garden offers 250 inspiring acres of sustainable, functional landscapes for up-close, in-depth study. Take a single course for fun or pursue a professional certificate in Landscape Design.
Click here for an overview of the certificate program.
Gain
an
introduction
to
the
terminology,
concepts,
and
basic
principles
of
landscape
design
through
lectures
and
simple
two-dimensional
exercises.
This
course
is
recommended
for
students
with
little
or
no
background
in
design
who
want
to
design
for
their
own
home
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Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework is required.
Through
a
series
of
design
assignments,
prepare
a
variety
of
planting
plans
that
are
practical,
appropriate,
and
aesthetically
satisfying.
Explore
the
significance
of
site
conditions
as
well
as
plant
form,
text,
color,
and
ecological
associations.
Recommended
courses
to
take
prior:
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Study
three
pioneering
women
designers—Beatrix
Farrand,
Marian
Coffin,
and
Ellen
Shipman—who
shaped
America's
tastes
in
the
early
20th
century.
We'll
focus
on
gardens
that
showcase
Farrand's
knack
for
innovation
and
infallible
eye
for
design,
Coffin's
use
of
contrasts
in
color,
more...
Learn how accurately estimating landscape materials, labor, overhead, and contingencies can help you stay profitable and compete successfully in today's business climate.
Learn
the
identification,
classification,
and
landscape
use
of
spring-flowering
trees
and
shrubs.
Major
plant
groups
include
Magnolia,
Malus,
Prunus,
Viburnum,and
other
genera,
which
are
particularly
ornamental
in
spring.
The
class
goes
out
on
the
grounds
rain
or
shine.
Prerequisite:
Introduction
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Choose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region.
Gain
an
introduction
to
the
terminology,
concepts,
and
basic
principles
of
landscape
design
through
lectures
and
simple
two-dimensional
exercises.
This
course
is
recommended
for
students
with
little
or
no
background
in
design
who
want
to
design
for
their
own
home
more...
Choose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region.
Create visually compelling print and digital portfolios to present to potential clients. Learn how to develop professional documentation for a variety of audiences through in-class design charrettes and individualized projects.
Gain
an
understanding
of
the
principles
of
pollination
and
learn
how
to
create
landscapes
that
attract
a
diversity
of
pollinators.
In
this
class,
you'll
review
pollinator
ecology
and
the
varied
types
of
pollinators
in
the
northeast
region;
explore
native
plant
more...
Precise field measurement is the crucial first step in landscape design. Learn how to properly use automatic levels, tapes, and survey instruments. Topics will include accurately measuring distances, differences in elevation, and angles. Dress for the weather.
Learn
the
identification,
classification,
and
landscape
use
of
spring-flowering
trees
and
shrubs.
Major
plant
groups
include
Magnolia,
Malus,
Prunus,
Viburnum,and
other
genera,
which
are
particularly
ornamental
in
spring.
The
class
goes
out
on
the
grounds
rain
or
shine.
Prerequisite:
Introduction
more...
Turning a vision into a plan is the designer's first challenge. Analyze landscapes, formulate the requirements of a design project and then translate them into schematic design solutions. Take part in class discussions and critiques, and present projects.
Native
landscape
design
takes
conventional
landscape
design
to
another
level-providing
ecological
support
and
increasing
ecosystem
health.
In
this
class,
you'll
learn
ecological
landscape
design
principles
that
incorporate
regional
native
plants,
resulting
in
healthier
ecosystems
as
well
as
improved
benefits
for
more...
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