Learn to Design, Create and Care for Water Features in a Garden
Water features have been a prominent part of gardens since time immemorial.
Learn about all aspects of incorporating water into landscapes
- Understand the design principles and components
- Explore different water features, how and where to use them.
- What different water plants and animals to incorporate in a water garden and more.
Course Code: BHT307
Course Duration: 100 hours of self paced studies
What the Course Covers
There are eight lessons as follows:
- Introduction: Scope and Nature of water features, water quality, plants & animals in water, etc.
- Construction
- Equipment: Pumps, Lights, Filters etc.
- Ponds, watercourses, bog gardens, dams –Design and Aftercare.
- Spas and Swimming Pools –Design & After care
- Water Features –Indoor & Outdoor –Fountains, Waterfalls, Fish tanks, ponds etc
- Water Plants
- Aquatic Animals
Workload
Study when, where and however much you want. For most students, the course can be completed with a total of around 100 hours of study; and a commitment close to that may be needed to achieve desired learning outcomes.
How This Course Could Help You
This course is aimed at those seeking specialised information in how to design and create water features in landscape settings. It may be of value to professionals, such as landscape gardeners and garden designers, as well as home gardeners looking for a little extra expertise.