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Fundamentals of Garden Design

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This class introduces basic garden design principles using the interplay of structural features, plant characteristics, and site assessment. Learn to creatively combine trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs based on color, shape, texture, and size.
Prerequisite: Plants for Landscaping

Schedule:

Every week on Friday, starting on 11/06/26 and ending on 12/11/26 (excluding 11/27/26)

Times:

10:30am-01:00pm EST

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Instructor:

Daryl Beyers Daryl Beyers

Daryl Beyers

Daryl Beyers (@newgardenershandbook) is author of The New Gardener's Handbook: Everything you need to know to grow a beautiful and bountiful garden, available from Timber Press.

As NYBG's Gardening Certificate Program Coordinator, he helps guide the program's curriculum, teaches the popular Fundamentals of Gardening course, and courses in garden design. With over thirty years of professional landscaping experience, specializing in residential garden design and development Daryl has created and cared for numerous client gardens across the country. His next book, The New Garden Designer's Handbook, will be published in Spring 2026.

Location:

Online-Live,

Session Number:

272GAR342AO

Price:

Price Non-Member : $357.00
Member : $324.00

Prerequisite(s):

Plants for Landscaping

By signing up for this course, you acknowledge that you have successfully completed the necessary prerequisite(s).

Additional Sessions Available

February 24, 2027 to March 24, 2027 | 06:00pm-08:30pm | Online-Live | Beyers