Landscaping is just as important as any other aspect of architecture. The advantages of landscaping cannot be overstated enough. Good landscape practice and design improve the overall aesthetics and comfortability of the environment. You are responsible as a landscape architect for the provision, planning and supervision of the construction, regeneration and development of external land areas such as gardens and recreational areas. ‘Green-scaping’ is a term that refers to a group of landscaping techniques used to improve the health and appearance of your lawn and garden while also maintaining and preserving natural resources.
One of your responsibilities as a landscape architect is maintenance, which is the process of extending the life of landscape components. Learn how to build various pathways, walls and fences in the outdoor environment. Learn about the different types of sprinkler systems, their properties, installing them and building freeform ponds, a backyard fireplace and a backyard fire pit. Finally, we will introduce you to landscape ecology, a principle that applies to any land mosaic, from suburban to agricultural. You will also learn about true sustainability, ensuring environmental sensitivity for an individual piece of ground and everything beyond it.
Familiarise yourself with gardening tools and equipment and the procedures involved in planting and removing trees and shrubs. In this course, we explain how green-scaping can improve the environment's overall health. Learn how to care for plants and build walkways and pathways properly. We will teach you about the various types of fences and walls and how to build them outdoors. This course will prepare you to effectively use the resources at your disposal to create a relaxing outdoor environment. Begin this course right away!
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
View All Learning Outcomes View Less All Alison courses are free to enrol, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
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