Simplified Grading for Garden Designers

Unlock Your Garden Design Potential: Mastering Elevations & Contours

Discover how to transform your garden designs with a solid understanding of elevations and contours. This beginner-friendly course empowers you to work effectively with slopes and uneven ground, adding visual interest and unlocking your creative vision.

Gain the confidence to clearly convey, discuss, and explain your landscape design ideas to clients, family, and contractors. Learn to articulate your concepts with assurance, providing a strong foundation for collaborative projects.

We'll start with the fundamental concepts of contours and topographic maps, exploring watersheds and basic contour manipulation. The course is designed with progressive exercises, gradually increasing in complexity as you progress through the sections.

By the end, you'll possess a comprehensive understanding of how to use different elevations to your advantage in garden design. The final section delves into field procedures for surveying and creating your own contour maps, allowing you to build designs directly onto the site's topography.

This is a practical course in simplified grading perfect for garden designers, landscape contractors, and homeowners looking to enhance their projects.

Important Note: This course is not a substitute for engineering expertise. While the principles overlap, recognize your limitations and know when to consult with professional surveyors, engineers, and general contractors for complex projects.