The NYBG Landscape Design Certificate Program prepares students for creative careers as landscape designers. Outstanding instructors who are working professionals cover every step of the design process, from landscape history to site analysis and design development, is covered. This interactive program enables you to take on a spectrum of projects from simple to complex and also to offer complete landscape design services.
Click here for an overview of the required classes.
May
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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.
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254LAN311BO
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05/07
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We
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Poccia
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ONLINE
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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.
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254LAN555BO
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05/09
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Fr
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12:00pm-2:10pm
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Phaosawasdi
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ONLINE
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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.
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254HRT358D
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05/16
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Fr
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Simeone
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NYBG
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Draw upon all of the skills you've developed in the Landscape Design program to create a residential project from start to finish, combining design with construction principles. Emphasis is on construction drawings, documents, and specifications, as well as estimating.
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254LAN520
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05/19
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Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Patchowsky
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NYBG
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June
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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.
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254HRT358E
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06/14
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Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
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D'Antonio
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NYBG
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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.
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254LAN311CO
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06/14
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Miller
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ONLINE
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July
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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.
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261HRT358A
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07/01
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Tu
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Nolan
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NYBG
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In
five
weeks,
earn
25%
of
the
course
hours
required
for
the
NYBG
Certificate
in
Landscape
Design.
Including
interactive
classes
with
top
landscape
architects,
designers,
and
guest
lecturers;
trips
to
historic
sites;
and
the
Garden's
incomparable
resources,
this
summer
program
more...
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261LAN960
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07/07
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Mo
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9:00am-5:00pm
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Merritt
Poccia
Nolan
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NYBG
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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.
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261HRT358
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07/14
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Mo
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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261HRT358D
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07/28
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Mo
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9:00am-12:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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August
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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.
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261LAN311DO
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08/04
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Poccia
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ONLINE
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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:
more...
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261LAN403O
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08/13
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Planco
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ONLINE
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Learn
the
basic
principles
of
constructing
residential
landscape
features
such
as
walks,
steps,
simple
decks,
garden
structures,
walls,
and
benches.
Study
landscape
construction
standards,
techniques,and
commonly
used
materials,
and
learn
to
draft
construction
details.
more...
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261LAN422O
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08/13
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Arrington
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ONLINE
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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.
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261HRT358B
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08/20
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We
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1:00pm-3:40pm
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Tyson-Strait
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NYBG
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September
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Apply basic design to site-specific problems, focusing on the process of design development. Start with a concept, then progress through the schematic phase to a preliminary design solution. Examine the relationships of landscape elements and materials to the design process.
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261LAN402B
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09/02
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Bray
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NYBG
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Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
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261HRT331A
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09/06
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Nolan
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NYBG
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Learn the various tools and applications of this software package for landscape designers. Topics include: developing base plans from surveys, techniques for quick estimates, and utilizing the online plant database. Basic computer skills and PC laptop required.
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261LAN427
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09/11
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Th
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Poccia
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NYBG
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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.
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261LAN340B
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09/12
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Gillman
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NYBG
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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.
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261HRT358C
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09/13
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Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
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D'Antonio
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NYBG
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Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion.
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261LAN301BO
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09/15
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Mo
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Merritt
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ONLINE
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Study
how
to
effectively
organize
and
operate
a
small
landscape
business
that
will
sustain
itself
and
earn
a
profit.
Learn
how
to
attract
new
clients,
position
oneself
in
a
crowded
market,
and
choose
the
right
type
of
business
model.
Gain
more...
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261LAN457BO
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09/17
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We
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Zavaglia
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ONLINE
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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.
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261LAN311EO
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09/20
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Miller
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ONLINE
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