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Course Description

This course covers the principles of design for the residential garden using a combination of plant materials and built elements. Instruction includes spatial, functional, climatic, and visual analysis of the site. It also explores the design process for laying out the garden; choosing site-appropriate plants; providing structural definition; and producing desired moods, vistas, and aesthetic effects.

Course Outline

A primer on residential design, site analysis, designing with plants and your site.

Notes

Contact:
Melissa McDonald
(310) 825-9414
mmcdonald@unex.ucla.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Planting Design for the Home Gardener
Section Schedule
Sep 26, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 26, 2024 to Oct 24, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Nov 02, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Nov 07, 2024 to Nov 21, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Dec 05, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $670.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Oct 02, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 02, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 03, 2024 to Dec 11, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

No meetings Oct. 31; Nov. 28.
Elective course in the Horticulture Certificate. Internet access required. Materials required.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Sunset Western Garden Book ISBN 9780376039200
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