OVERVIEW This course has been specifically designed as an introductory preparatory foundational level course, for those whose knowledge or experience of horticulture is limited or non-existent. The course is an ADL stand alone certificate, and does not form part of the RHS syllabus. However, if you are thinking about undertaking RHS levels 2 and 3 courses and feel you […]

Learn to manage significant landscapes and gardens of note. This course will: ·Discuss appropriate management strategies to ensure the long term survival of plants and garden features. · Identify and evaluate sources of funding and associated issues. · Identify and discuss the issues concerned with the presentation of a site to visitors. Course Structure for […]

Learn how to install and maintain an irrigation system easily.! A ten lesson course that covers the design, installation, maintenance, operation and evaluation of simple irrigation systems. This course is similar to AG302 and HT304, but focuses on irrigation for parks, home gardens, and other ornamental horticulture areas. Course Structure for Irrigation (Gardens) BHT210 Aims […]

Learn to renovate established gardens successfully. Learn to survey, analyse and plan sensitive and appropriate renovation of established gardens, generally of 2 hectares or less in size. This module has been developed and accredited in the UK as an elective in the RHS Diploma in Horticulture. It assumes a foundation knowledge of landscape and horticultural […]

Learn to create ornamental gardens from hard landscapes. Develop an in-depth understanding of the principles and procedures for all aspects of planning for development of a hard landscape; including site assessment, plan drawing, plan interpretation, project specification and construction planning. It assumes a foundation knowledge of landscape and horticultural management. It is a valuable study […]

Design your ideal garden! Learn how to plan, lay out and construct your own home garden. Whether you want a garden which you can work in, play in or simply look at and feel proud of, then this course is for you. Topics covered include: designing gardens, styles of gardens, drawing plans, understanding soils, basic […]