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Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance
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Duration
10-15 Hours -
Students
18,385 -
Accreditation
CPD
Learn everything you need to know about garden design and maintenance with this free online diploma course.
Publisher: CourseFlix
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Duration
10-15 Hours -
Students
18,385 -
Accreditation
CPD
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Description
This diploma course teaches you how to design, create and maintain a garden. We begin with an overview of basic gardening skills like choosing the right tools and plants, preparing the soil, garden maintenance and pest control. We then go through the process of designing a garden, from initial surveying to planning to successful implementation taking into account different styles to choose from and understanding the various uses of the garden, from children playing to being dog friendly..
We then explain how to build a garden’s features like raised flower beds, decks and patios. We examine the ideal dimensions and materials needed before providing step-by-step instructions to help you make your creative vision a reality. The final part of the course focuses on how to establish and run your own gardening business. We examine factors like marketing, social media branding, customer service and to make sure your new business flourishes.
This diploma course polishes your gardening skills to use at home or as part of a thriving gardening and landscaping business. We provide the valuable practical skills you need to sculpt natural beauty into something even more eye-catching.
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Gardening Basics
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Gardening Basics - Learning Outcomes
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Garden Basics
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Soil Evaluation
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Soil Improvement
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Garden Preparation and Planning
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Plant Purchase
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Plant Types
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Essential Watering
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Soil Nourishment
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Gardening Tools
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Pest and Disease Defence
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Who are your Customers?
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A Typical Day for a Gardener
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Month by Month Jobs in the Garden
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Gardening Basics - Lesson Summary
Equipment
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Equipment - Learning Outcomes
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Choosing the Right Tools for the Garden
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Racks and Stakes for Vine Plants
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Gardening Bins
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Rakes, Shears, and More
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Watering Equipment
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Introduction to Manual Watering
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Garden Irrigation Systems
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Other Must-Have Tools for Gardeners
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Garden Safety
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Injury Prevention
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Equipment - Lesson Summary
Secrets of Great Soil
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Secrets of Great Soil - Learning Outcomes
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Testing the Soil
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Types of Soil
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Other Ways of Classifying British Soils
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Soil Improvement
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Natural Additives
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Secrets of Great Soil - Lesson Summary
Plant Selection and Care
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Plant Selection and Care - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction
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Native Plants
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Mature Size Plants
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Space Constraints
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Value for Wildlife
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Climate Conditions
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Choosing and Combining Plants
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General Plant Care
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Plant Selection and Care - Lesson Summary
Plant Knowledge
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Plant Knowledge - Learning Outcomes
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Plant Reproductive Systems
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Plant Classification
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Planting Different Gardens
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Exotic and Tropical Plant Gardens
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Native Plants for Outdoor Gardens
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Plant Knowledge - Lesson Summary
Low Maintenance Gardens and Planting
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Low Maintenance Gardens and Planting - Learning Outcomes
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How to Identify High Maintenance Areas
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Types of Low Maintenance Gardens
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Using Different Features for Low Maintenance
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Low Maintenance Plant Types
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Planting Fewer Varieties, But More in Numbers
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Time-Saving Tips
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Low Maintenance Gardens and Planting - Lesson Summary
Garden Maintenance
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Garden Maintenance - Learning Outcomes
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How to Reduce Maintenance
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Pruning and Deadheading
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Pest Control the Natural Way
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Fertiliser: Is it Necessary?
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Winterisation Techniques
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Garden Maintenance - Lesson Summary
Sustainability
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Sustainability - Learning Outcomes
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Sustainable Plants
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Why Edible Plants are Sustainable
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Going Native with Plant Choices
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Reusing and Recycling Materials in the Garden
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Saving Water for Conservation
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Sustainability - Lesson Summary
Pest Control
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Pest Control - Learning Outcomes
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What is a Garden Pest?
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Natural Versus Chemical Pesticides
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Controlling Common UK Garden Pests
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Integrated Pest Management
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Monitoring the Pest Levels
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Treatment Action Plan: Using Multiple Methods
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Pest Control - Lesson Summary
Solutions to Difficult Gardens
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Solutions to Difficult Gardens - Learning Outcomes
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Different Solutions to Difficult Gardens
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Removing High Maintenance Areas
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Difficulties with Container Plants
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Irrigation and Watering Systems
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Adding New Plants to Your Garden
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Starting Over with the Entire Garden
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Other Garden Issues and How to Fix Them
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Solutions to Difficult Gardens - Lesson Summary
Vegetable and Herb Gardens
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Vegetable and Herb Gardens - Learning Outcomes
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What to Plant in Vegetable and Herb Gardens
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Planting What You Love
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Natural Partners Versus Enemies
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Timing is Everything
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How to Plant Vegetable and Herb Gardens
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Canning and Preservation
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Vegetable and Herb Gardens - Lesson Summary
Garden Design Process
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Garden Design Process - Learning Outcomes
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Initial Discussion and Onsite Viewing
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Site Survey and Garden Concept Designs
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Consideration of the Basic Elements of Garden Design
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Garden Plant Design Planning
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Planning of Perennials and Annuals
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Master Garden Design Plan
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Implementing the Design
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Garden Project Management
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Garden Design Process - Lesson Summary
Garden Design Styles
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Garden Design Styles - Learning Outcomes
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Gather Inspiration for Garden Designs
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Creating a Garden Design Theme or Style
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Create a Garden Design Ideas Mood Board
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Implementing the Garden Design Style
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Garden Design Styles - Lesson Summary
Survey, Site Appraisal and Measuring Techniques
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Survey, Site Appraisal & Measuring Techniques - Learning Outcomes
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What Is a Site Survey and Appraisal?
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Materials Needed for Site Survey
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Main Areas for Accurate Measurements
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Types of Measurements Used for Garden Surveying
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Scales Used in Site Survey Maps
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Recording the Site Information on Paper
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How to Measure a Busy Garden
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Photographic Recording
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Site Appraisal Drawing
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Site Survey Checklist
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Safety Considerations of Site Survey Maps
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Potential Specialist Surveys
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Survey, Site Appraisal & Measuring Techniques - Lesson Summary
Planning Your Projects
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Planning Your Projects - Learning Outcomes
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Planning Your Projects
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Detailed Steps of Project Planning
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Extra Tips for Project Management
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Extra Tips for Meeting Your Planning Goals
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Planning Your Projects - Lesson Summary
Proportion Illusions and Effective Use of Space
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Proportion Illusions and Effective Use of Space - Learning Outcomes
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Proportion Illusions
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Use Long Straight Lines to Create Illusion of Size
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Effective Use of Colour
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Create a View
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Create a Cosy Retreat
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Divide the Garden Space
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Create a Distraction
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Add Garden Rooms
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Create a Final Destination Point
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Create a Focal Point of Attraction
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Effective Use of Space
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Portable Gardening
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Use Garden Features on Walls Instead of Ground
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Be Alert for Space Saving Options
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Wooden Decks
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Proportion Illusions and Effective Use of Space - Lesson Summary
Drawing a Plan and Graphics Skills
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Drawing a Plan and Graphics Skills - Learning Outcomes
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Why Create a Garden Layout Plan?
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How to Create a Garden Layout Plan
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Creating a Scale for the Plan
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How to Create a Garden Plan Graphic
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Garden Design Ideas for Completing Your Plan
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Potential Problems Checklist
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Drawing a Plan and Graphics Skills - Lesson Summary
Surfaces, Materials and Hard Landscaping
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Surfaces, Materials and Hard Landscaping - Learning Outcomes
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Considerations for Garden Landscape Surfaces and Materials
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Surface and Materials Used for Hard Landscaping
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Advantages of Combining Different Hard Landscaping Surface Materials
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Hard Landscaping Combination Options
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Surfaces, Materials, and Hard Landscaping - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance - First Assessment
How to Build Raised Flower Beds
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How to Build Raised Flower Beds - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction
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Benefits of Raised Beds
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What Material Can You Use to Build a Raised Bed?
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What Is the Ideal Dimension For a Raised Bed?
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How to Build the Raised Bed
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How to Build Raised Flower Beds - Lesson Summary
How to Lay a Patio
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How to Lay a Patio - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction
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What should you Lay it with?
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Tools and Equipment Needed
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Laying the Patio
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How to Lay a Patio - Lesson Summary
Decking
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Decking - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction
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A List of Tools you will Need
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Follow these Steps
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Decking - Lesson Summary
How to Put Up Garden Fencing
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How to Put Up Garden Fencing - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction
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Getting Started
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Best Fence for the Garden
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Building a Vinyl Coated Welded Wire Fence with T Posts
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How to Put Up Garden Fencing - Lesson Summary
How to Turf a Garden and Lay a Lawn
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How to Turf a Garden and Lay a Lawn - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction
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Getting Started
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How to Prepare the Soil
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Laying the Turf
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How to Turf a Garden and Lay a Lawn - Lesson Summary
How to Lay Artificial Grass Areas
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How to Lay Artificial Grass Areas - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction
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Which Artificial Turf is Best?
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Materials you will Need
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Laying the Artificial Grass
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How to Lay Artificial Grass Areas - Lesson Summary
How to Build a Garden Pond
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How to Build a Garden Pond - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction
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Site Survey
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Pond Size
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Choose a Lining for your Pond
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Digging the Pond
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How to Build a Garden Pond - Lesson Summary
Running Your Own Gardening Business
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Running Your Own Gardening Business - Learning Outcomes
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Launching Your Business
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Factors Influencing Success
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Training and Certification
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Focus on Building a Website Presence
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Making Good on Deliveries and Gardening Jobs
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Pricing Your Service
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Factors to Keep in Mind While Pricing your Gardening Services
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Finding Your Cost
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Finding the Right Profit Margin
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Customer Service Equals Success
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Providing High Quality Work and Plants
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Running Your Own Gardening Business - Lesson Summary
Marketing and Social Media
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Marketing and Social Media - Learning Outcomes
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An Introduction to Marketing and Advertising
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The Importance of Market Research
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Setting your Goals and Objectives
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Branding your Business
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Getting a Website
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Using AdWords
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The Importance of Social Media
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Going Viral
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Taking Advantage of SEO
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Print Advertising is Not Dead
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Using Other Forms of Advertising
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Importance of Word of Mouth
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Using Offers and Promotions
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Great Tips and Ideas
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Dealing with the Budget
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Key Mistakes you Must Avoid
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Understanding Advertising Laws in the UK
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Some Examples of Advertising
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How to Write Compelling Copy
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The Art of Getting Repeat Business
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How to Measure Results
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Getting Help if Required
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Marketing and Social Media - Lesson Summary
Health and Safety
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Health and Safety - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction
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Health and Safety Laws
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Health and Safety Policy
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Responsibilities
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Risks Involved in Gardening
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Employee Training Requirements
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Safe Handling of Substances
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Safety Equipment Required for Gardening
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Need For Hygiene
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Contingency Planning
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Health and Safety for the Home Gardener
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Health and Safety - Lesson Summary
Insurance, Tax, VAT and Record Keeping
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Insurance, Tax and Record Keeping - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction
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Types of Insurance for Gardening
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Self Employment or Other Business Taxes
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VAT: Value Added Tax Payments
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Bookkeeping Software
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Hiring an Accountant
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Insurance, Tax and Record Keeping - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Garden Design and Maintenance - Second Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe how to select garden tools and plants
- Appreciate the importance of soil preparation
- List important aspects of garden maintenance and pest control
- Break down the process of designing a garden, from initial surveying to planning and successful implementation
- Explain how to build landscaping features like raised flower beds, decks and patios
- Discuss how to establish and run your own gardening business
- Explain why factors such as marketing, social media branding, customer service and insurance are important in running a landscaping business
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Diplomas for completed Diploma courses:
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