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.
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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.
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...
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.
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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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...
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.