What to Plant Where Short Course

Planting What Where 20 hour online course: Learn how to choose the right plants for the right place, and avoid wasting time and money on those unsuited to your own climate and location.

This short course could be completed in a couple of weeks if you so wished, or even as a weekend project, although there are no fixed deadlines. It is ideal for new gardeners and experienced gardeners alike, and will help you to get the garden of your dreams. 

Planting What Where is a short self-study course, with optional activities and tasks to help you gain a firm understanding of correct plant selection.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

There are 13 lessons in this course:

Lesson 1: Plant Selection Strategies

Lesson 2: Plant Establishment Methods

Lesson 3: Detecting Problems with Plants as they are Establishing

Lesson 4: Planting Solutions for Wet Areas

Lesson 5: Gardening in the Shade

Lesson 6: Growing Windbreaks, Hedges and Screens

Lesson 7: Plants for Dry Gardens

Lesson 8: Planting Coastal Gardens

Lesson 9: Trees and Shrubs

Lesson 10: Fitting More into a Small Garden

Lesson 11: Plants for Various Situations

Lesson 12: Establishing Lawns

Lesson 13: Living Garden Art

COURSE ASSESSMENT:

This course is completed entirely online, including lessons, self-assessment tests, plus obtaining your certificate at the end, which is immediately downloadable after successful completion. Please note that there is no tutor support, as it is not required. The assessment breakdown is as follows:

1. Study lesson 1.
2. When you are ready, take the self-assessment test. Retake until you reach the required level of learning.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the following 12 lessons.
4. Take the final assessment.
5. Download your certificate of completion, with your name on it.
   

Now you are ready to stand out at a job interview, or put your newly acquired knowledge to use straightaway.