Garden designers have been called creative problem solvers.
They must take into consideration site characteristics and challenges, as well as plant combinations for year-round interest. Using elements from Landscape Design I, create beautiful planting designs with balance, repetition, and cohesiveness. Gain exposure to different garden situations, such as the sunny perennial border or woodland garden, while considering important ecological aspects. Insightful discussion of traditional plant combinations for both formal and informal styles is paired with examples of effective planting designs used at Longwood and other gardens. This practical course allows you to develop a planting plan based on realistic situations and to clearly communicate the desired effect and design intent.
Certificate Information
This course is a required core component of our Landscape Design Certificate and may be taken only after completing both the Advanced Landscape Design and Horticulture for Landscape Designers prerequisites.
Course Schedule
Thursdays, 6:00–9:00 pm
March 6, 13, and 20
April 3, 10, and 17
May 1
Each weekly session will be recorded, and you will have access to the recordings and other online resources for six months following the end of the class.
Location
Online via Zoom
Instructor
Zach Hammaker
Zach Hammaker is the owner and principal landscape designer of ZH Design. He completed his education at Penn State University earning a Bachelor of Science in landscape contracting with a design/build concentration, and a minor in horticulture. After graduation, he moved to the Delaware Valley to work with Terrain at Styers before starting his own business in 2012 in Media, PA. Hammaker is the past president of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, PA-DE chapter. He has recently completed a dual master’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania in landscape architecture and city planning. He currently works as a senior instructor in the University of Delaware's Landscape Architecture program and design principal for the Coastal Resilience Design Studio.
