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Structured courses on plant science, native landscaping, garden design, and DIY projects — written by experts, completely free. No signup, no paywall.

7 courses29 lessons230+ minutes
beginner
6 lessons
Beginner45 min

Landscaping 101: The Complete Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to know before touching dirt — soil types, sun exposure, hardiness zones, watering, and the foundational principles of landscape design.

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45 min
native
4 lessons
Intermediate35 min

Native Planting: Landscaping With Nature

Why native plants matter, how to identify them, and how to create a landscape that supports local ecosystems while looking beautiful.

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35 min
plants
3 lessons
Intermediate30 min

Plant Science: How Plants Actually Work

Photosynthesis, root systems, propagation, companion planting — understand the biology behind why plants do what they do.

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30 min
seasonal
4 lessons
Intermediate25 min

Four-Season Garden Design

How to plan a landscape that looks stunning in spring, summer, fall, AND winter — with specific plant combinations for each season.

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25 min
diy
3 lessons
Beginner30 min

Landscape Island Mastery

Everything about designing, building, and maintaining landscape islands — from shape and soil to plant selection and lighting.

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30 min
design
3 lessons
Beginner25 min

Landscape Design Styles Explained

Modern, cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, native prairie, tropical — learn the key elements of each major landscape style and which plants define them.

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25 min
design
6 lessons
Intermediate40 min

Design Workshop: Layout, Composition & Spatial Design

Go beyond plant knowledge — learn how to actually design outdoor spaces. Bed shapes, focal points, color theory, hardscape integration, scale, proportion, and creating flow through a landscape.

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40 min

What You'll Learn

Soil Science

Clay, sand, loam — understand what you're working with and how to improve it

Plant Identification

131 species with real photos, care guides, zone info, and companion planting

Native Landscaping

Why native plants matter and how to build pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance gardens

Design Principles

Layering, color theory, repetition, focal points — the rules professionals use

Four-Season Planning

Create a landscape that's beautiful in spring, summer, fall, AND winter

DIY Installation

Step-by-step guides for building beds, islands, and plantings yourself

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