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Module 8 : Surface & Materials / Hard Landscaping
By the end of this chapter, you will have learned: The different considerations before deciding on which garden surface materials to choose for each landscape for effective style & functionality. About the different hard landscaping options which can be used for varying garden requirements and preferences from solid garden flooring options like stone and concrete to softer, uneven options such as glass beadings or pebbles. To be familiar with the advantages and uses of combining ...
Lessons
- Module 1: Gardening Basics
- Module 2 : Garden Design Process
- Module 3 : Garden Design Styles
- Module 4 : Survey, Site Appraisal & Measuring Techniques
- Module 5 : Planning Your Projects
- Module 6 : Proportion Illusions & Effective Use of Space
- Module 7 : Drawing a Plan & Graphics skills
- Module 8 : Surface & Materials / Hard Landscaping
- Module 9 : Secrets of Great Soil
- Module 10 : Plant Selection & Care
- Module 11 : Plant Knowledge
- Module 12 : Low Maintenance Gardens/Planting
- Module 13 : Sustainability
- Module 14 : Garden Maintenance
- Module 15 : Equipment
- Module 16 : Pest Control
- Module 17 : Solutions to Difficult Gardens
- Module 18 : Vegetable and Herb Gardens
- Module 19 : Running your own Gardening Business
- Module 20: Marketing and Social Media
- Module 21: Health and Safety
- Module 22: Insurance, Tax, and Record Keeping
- Module 23: How to build raised flower beds
- Module 24: How to lay a patio
- Module 25: Decking
- Module 26: How to Put Up Garden Fencing
- Module 27: How to turf a garden / lay a lawn
- Module 28: Sustainable Lawns
- Module 29: How to Build a Garden Pond