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The week long Planting Design course has been established for people who wish to develop their planting skills, accommodating both those who would like to implement new planting schemes in a garden and those who wish to revise or revivify existing garden schemes.

“Many of us are confused by the challenges of planting design and avoid thinking about it altogether, so I am really excited to offer an informative and refreshing guide to this fascinating subject. During a series of lectures, tutorials and visits, you will progress step by step through the principles needed to choose and nurture plants in order to create the most stunning displays. Our staff to student ratio is such that we are able to tailor the course to meet your individual needs. At the end of the course, you will have acquired the skills needed to put your own schemes into practice with confidence.”
Andrew Duff, Garden Design Course Director

The expert knowledge of Inchbald’s professional design team will introduce and guide you through the complexities of the planting design process as well as assisting you to acquire advanced knowledge of decorative cultivation.

Planting Design – course aims

• To take you through the planting design process step by step in relation to your own scheme, and inspire ideas.
• To develop through discussion and visits a sense of spatial and design awareness which will help create the skills needed to realise your planting brief in your garden.
• To allow you to gain a realistic palette of tried and tested plants.
• To provide the skills needed to select appropriate plants for your scheme.

Planting Design – further details

The course is taught using lecture, studio and group work, and also includes garden visits and workshops. Places are limited to ensure students gain close working relationships with teaching staff.

If you are interested in the Planting Design course, please contact the Course Administrator for an application form.

You may also like to consider the Vocational Diploma in Garden Design course or the Diploma in Garden Design course.