Course Description
In this module candidates will be introduced to several popular features that can be used to enhance a garden.
Candidates will learn the fundamentals required to conduct an accurate survey, as well as studying design principles and planning requirements. They will then be shown how to combine these techniques with plants suited to the environment they are working in to create the perfect garden they envision.
This course is taught by Hilary Thomas, and if you opt for expert access your work will be marked by Tom Cole.
Please note: The RHS has now updated their syllabus for RHS Level 2, this course is still available to start, but you will need to take exams by Feb 2024.
View the new RHS Level 2 online course
Course outline
Garden Surveys and Site Appraisals
Principles of Garden Planning
Visual Qualities of Plants
Range of Hard Landscaping Materials
Adding Interest
Factors for Consideration for Larger Vegetation
Herbaceous Perennials, Alpines, and Rock Garden Plants
Range of Annuals, Biennials and Bulbs
Choose how you want to learn
The Expert option
RecommendedDevelop your learning further with marked assignments and personal tuition from Tom Cole
- Start course whenever you like
- 8 weeks tutor access for personalised assignment feedback & coaching
- 8 assignments marked by Tom Cole
- Online classroom with up to 20 classmates
- 8 lessons with expert videos & notes
- Group chat & direct message with tutor & classmates
- Lifetime access to videos, notes & classroom
$530The Peer option
Discover the benefits of group learning in an online interactive classroom of no more than 20 people. Get the most from shared knowledge and community study
- Start course whenever you like
- Practise what you learn with your peers
- Online classroom with up to 20 classmates
- 8 lessons with expert videos & notes
- 8 course assignments
- Group chat & direct message classmates
- Lifetime access to videos, notes & classroom
$140
NewBuy this course for a business or group
You can now buy this course through your business or organisation for individuals and groups up to 20
Gardening classroom - how it works
Start anytime
Watch video tutorials led by expert tutors
Test yourself
Practice what you learn with inspiring assignments
Personal tuition
Get assignment feedback from expert tutors
Share ideas
Collaborate and chat directly to classmates
Meet Tom Cole
More recently, Tom has spent much time delivering RHS qualifications at Capel Manor College. He is an RHS Associate and speaker, qualification writer for Pearson/ BTEC and marks RHS Level 2 exams. Tom is also currently expanding a small, but perfectly formed soft landscape and maintenance business. Aside from teaching, he regularly broadcasts on BBC Radio Essex with Ken Crowther and contributes to various garden magazines.