GARDEN DESIGN
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE CONSIDERATIONS IN
GARDEN DESIGN :
BUILDING SUSTAINABLE GREEN SPACES FOR THE FUTURE
the skills and knowledge required to embark on a career in Garden Design .
In an era marked by rapidly changing environmental conditions and growing concerns over climate change , the need to consider environmental and climate factors in garden design has never been more crucial . Gardens , in both urban and rural locations , play a pivotal role in fostering biodiversity , mitigating environmental degradation , and promoting resilience against climate fluctuations .
Rising temperatures , erratic weather patterns , and extreme events pose significant challenges to garden and landscape designers .
In response to these challenges , designers must seek to prioritise resilience and sustainability through a diverse range of solutions . For example , selecting plant species that are resilient to heat , drought , and flooding ; in response to both increasing temperatures and unpredictable precipitation . Further , implementing irrigation systems that seek to manage water more effectively and utilizing permeable paving materials to mitigate stormwater runoff helps to better manage water use and better maintain soil moisture and stabilise the water table .
West Dean also offers a series of short courses that can start you on your garden design journey and help you think about the climate and environmental issues you should consider when designing your own garden . Creating a Drought Tolerant Garden ( 4 July ) will introduce you to a range or drought tolerant perennials pollinator-friendly plants and the use of recycled materials as a mulch to retain moisture and provide a low fertility layer . While Organic , Low Carbon and Sustainable Gardening ( 13 October ) will offer insights into organic and permaculture principles that will enable you to design beautiful , resilient , and carbon absorbing gardens .
If you are considering a career in Garden Design , West Dean ’ s Diploma in Garden Design is a uniquely designed to prepare students for a career in the industry . This one-year course follows the growing year and combines practical gardening skills , hard landscaping , plant science and creative design principles in a parttime format to provide you with
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