Key words
T250, O640, B390, B432
Objectives
The course aims for following competences:
- broadening the knowledge of herbaceous ornamentals and applying of previous courses such as floriculture and ornamental tree culture, for use in patios, gardens, and parks
- gaining insight in different steps of garden design
- learning how to design a private garden in a systematic way
At the end of the course the students should be able to design private gardens. Later on it's a good motivation to constantly actualize their knowledge of the overwhelming range of available ornamentals.
Topics
The theory is divided into two parts.
- Ornamentals: annuals, biennials, perennials, shrubs and climbing plants, bulbous plants, hedges, lawn grasses
- Garden Design: garden history, modern garden styles, design principles and systems, measuring, plant choice, choice of hard elements, practical problems, drawing
Exercises and projects: drawing border, city garden, villa garden, own garden
Prerequisites
knowledge about horticulture, floriculture, arboriculture, soil science
Final Objectives
- ability to think multidisciplinary and ability to apply previous courses such as floriculture and arboriculture
- gaining insight in different steps of garden design
- ability to design a private garden in a systematic and creative way
- learning to appreciate quality gardens
Materials used
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Lecture notes “Sierteelt en tuinaanleg” (Dutch), video, computer
Study costs
Cost: 15.0 EUR
course + visits: 15 Euro
Study guidance
Permanent possibility for questioning, guidance and coaching.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, practical exercises, garden visits, project
Assessment
Theory: Oral examination with written preparation
Exercises: evaluation exercises and projects (drawings)
T: 4/5
E: 1/5
Lecturer(s)
S. Werbrouck
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