Course CodeSGH16Fee CodeSGDuration (approx)20 hoursQualificationCertificate of Completion Factors to consider when choosing garden elements: Function Aesthetics Safety Maintenance In this short course you will learn what and how different elements will lift your garden, to make it more interesting and more attractive Lesson Structure There are 5 lessons in this course: SURFACING IDEAS Soft materials Hard surfaces Segmented or modular paving Unsegmented or continuous paving Coloured pebbles & gravel Why pave an area? Where to pave & how much Choosing the right paving Some golden rules Creating special effects with paving Bringing new life to old paving Paving maintenance Review what you have been learning GARDEN ARCHES, PERGOLAS & PAVILIONS Choosing the right arch Maintenance of metal arches Maintenance of timber arches Pergolas Building a pergola Living in a garden pavilion Review what you have been learning DEALING WITH CONFINED SPACES Courtyards Narrow gardens Plants for narrow gardens Verandas Review what you have been learning WATER GARDENS Water in the landscape Water effects Construction Water pumps Edges of water features Keeping the water clean Oxygenating plants Creating a waterfall Types of waterfall Fencing/safety of water features Review what you have been learning USING PLANTS IN THE GARDEN The garden bed Plants for your garden Plants for different uses Plants to avoid Review what you have been learning Final assessment Who is this course for? It is of value to people working in: Garden design Landscaping Garden maintenance Parks & gardens Horticulture Education Course Features: Enrol any time. Start studying immediately or later (as you wish) Work through at your own pace. Automated self assessment tests pop up at the end of each lesson. You can attempt these as many times as you wish; and each time, upon completion, you can see your results. You will need internet access to complete the self assessment tests. At the end of the whole course, you are presented with a major automated examination which can be attempted online, anywhere, any time. If you achieve a 60% pass in the exam; you immediately receive a downloadable certificate of completion with your name on it.