Modules

• Gardening basics
• garden design process
• garden design styles
• survey, site appraisal and measuring techniques
• planning your projects
• proportion illusions and effective use of space
• drawing a plan and graphics skills
• surface and materials / hard landscaping
• secrets of great soil
• plant selection & care
• plant knowledge
• low maintenance gardens/planting
• sustainability
• garden maintenance
• equipment
• pest control
• solutions to difficult gardens
• vegetable and herb gardens
• running your own gardening business
• marketing
• health and safety
• insurance, tax, vat 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 / lay a lawn
• how to lay artificial grass areas
• how to build a garden pond

Once the course test is completed students will receive a qualification and certificate, and can use the GDMD logo on promotional materials.

The full details can be found here.

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