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Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma
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Summary

Price
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£25 inc VAT (was £150)
Offer ends 30 April 2026
Study method
Online
Duration
15 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
15 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price

Overview

Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma
Whether you are thinking of starting a career outdoors as a gardening expert or you are already working in the industry and are thinking of starting your own garden company, then the Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma is the right choice for you.

Introduction to the Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma

This information packed course will teach you the basics you need to start your own gardening company or boost your career within the gardening industry. You can turn your hobby into a successful business by completing the twenty nine modules and passing the multiple choice question test.

The modules cover everything from basic gardening to pest control, landscaping and more. The course takes approximately fifteen hours to complete and on successful completion, you will have the ability to download and print your industry recognised diploma.

When applying for a position within the gardening industry, your potential employer will be able to confirm your certification online. During your studies you will enjoy the convenience of studying at your own pace with no set schedule and from anywhere using any device, as long as you have a connection to the internet to access the modules.
What You Will Learn
The twenty nine modules included in this Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma are brimming with information to help you jump start your gardening career and turn your hobby and passion into a money-making opportunity.

Certificates

CPD

15 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

Learn the basics of gardening from the various soil types to plant planning and purchasing.
Identify an effective garden planning process from the initial consultation with the client through to site surveys, maintenance planning, to the final and completed project.
Know different garden design styles. Learn how to gain inspiration throughout the day, how to design a mood board and how to implement your design effectively for the best results.
Understand site surveys, approvals and measuring techniques. Learn how to use survey maps, photographic records and what surveys and appraisals you are going to need before you begin.
Learn the benefits of project planning.
Know the five forms that should be included in all your client packs.
Learn more about drawing a plan and essential graphic skills.
Know the various surfaces and materials, understand what hard landscaping is and how to deal with it.
Know the secrets of great soil.
Understand the importance of the right plan selection and care. This includes use of colours to make an impact.
Gain valuable plant knowledge that you can use daily to make the best choices based on your design, garden location and finish.
Learn how to identify high maintenance areas within any garden. Know the different options when it comes to low maintenance planning.
Learn the importance of sustainability. Know what plants to use, about water conservation and how to recycle and reuse when working in any garden.
Learn essential tips for reducing maintenance in difficult to manage and overgrown gardens.
Know what equipment you are going to need, what equipment you will need for certain jobs and what each item is capable of.
Get a good understanding of the most common garden pests, natural and chemical pesticides, integrated pest management and how to come up with a pest management plan that will work.
Identify effective solutions for difficult gardens from adding container plants to adding additional irrigation and more.
Know what to plan in a herb and vegetable garden.
Know what you need to start your own gardening business to achieve success.
Learn more about marketing your business, health and safety in the workplace, insurance, tax and record keeping, just to name a few of the points covered in this industry recognised course.
Gain valuable insight into raising flower beds, laying patios, decking, fencing, know more about artificial grass, how to lay lawn and how to build a fish pond.

Benefits of the Garden Design and Maintenance Diploma
This course is designed to provide you with a wide range of benefits, including:

An easy to understand syllabus that you can learn at home and in your own time.
Improve your career prospects with an industry recognised diploma.
Learn using any device at any time.
Enjoy ongoing support during your studies.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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