New Skills Academy

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Garden Design and Maintenance Online Course from New Skills Academy (76% Off)

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Highlights

Clients can learn the basics of gardening, with course modules covering everything from planting to running a horticultural business

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June 6, 2020
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What You'll Get

The Deal

  • €19 for a garden design and maintenance online course (76% off)

The syllabus includes:

  • Gardening basics 
  • Garden design process 
  • Garden design styles 
  • Survey, site appraisal and measuring techniques 
  • Planning projects 
  • Proportion illusions and effective use of space 
  • Drawing a plan and graphics skills 
  • Surface and materials, hard landscaping 
  • Secrets of soil 
  • Plant selection and care 
  • Plant knowledge 
  • Low maintenance gardens and planting 
  • Sustainability 
  • Garden maintenance 
  • Equipment 
  • Pest control 
  • Solutions to difficult gardens 
  • Vegetable and herb gardens 
  • Running a gardening business 
  • Marketing and social media 
  • Health and safety 
  • Insurance, tax and record keeping 
  • How to build raised flower beds 
  • How to lay a patio 
  • Decking 
  • How to put up garden fencing 
  • How to turf a garden and lay a lawn 
  • How to lay artificial grass areas 
  • How to build a garden pond

See the full syllabus.

Completion of this course does not result in a degree of garden design or qualify participants to practise professionally.

The Fine Print

Validity: Must redeem by 9 Apr 2020. Course content available for a lifetime from registration date. 
Purchase: Limit 1 per person. May buy 4 additional as gifts. 
Restrictions:  Register online: https://newskillsacademy.co.uk/redeem-a-voucher/. No refunds or cancellation once log in details have been provided. Internet connection required. CPD-accredited certificate included for successful participants.

About New Skills Academy

Offering over 190 online courses, New Skills Academy allows learners to get a verifiable qualification and improve their career prospects. Their portfolio includes courses ranging from dog grooming and pet sitting to retail banking, event management and cabin crew skills. A team of experienced and knowledgeable tutors are on hand to offer help and support. All courses are available online, and can be accessed using a PC or MacBook, as well as tablets and smartphones.