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Landscape Design Workshop
| INSTRUCTOR: |
David Ruf, Owner,
Greenhouse Garden Center |
| DATES: |
Saturdays, FEB. 27 and 28 - Session 5 by appointment |
| TIME: |
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
(Sessions 1 through 4) |
| COST: |
$100.00 - RESERVATIONS
REQUIRED |
| WOW: |
Any person attending
the workshop will receive 20% off any plant material if purchased on one of the workshop dates.
Lunch will be provided on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28
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SESSION 1: February 27 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
This session will begin with landscape design decisions. The discussion will
consider each homeowners special circumstances and will include new landscape
construction as well as renovating existing landscaped areas. Discussion and
review of garden styles, home styles and existing landscape considerations
specific to the individual homeowners life style, home style and color and
general likes and dislikes will be identified. The homeowner should be prepared
with square footage of the area and photographs of the property.
LUNCH BREAK – 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
SESSION 2: February 27 – 12:45 pm to 3:00 pm
This session will involve helping each homeowner develop a site plan. Topics
will include site location, exposure, slopes, grading and drainage issues,
irrigation installation and electrical requirements. Each homeowner will receive
a Nevada Plant Guide as an aid to making good plant choices. Homework will
involve plotting the hardscape on the site plan.
SESSION 3: February 28 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
During this session drip and sprinkler considerations will be customized to each
homeowners needs. Also, lawn, soil condition and amendments, fertilizers, plant
care and watering issues will be addressed. In addition, hardscape landscaping
such as pavers, patios, ponds, lighting, statuary, and benches will be
discussed. Homework will involve plotting irrigation lines on the site plan.
LUNCH BREAK – 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
SESSION 4: February 28 – 12:45 pm to 3:00 pm
This session will revolve around tree and plant selection. There will be a tour
of the nursery to view various trees and shrubs. In addition there will be
pictures of plants in optimal seasonal situations. Decisions on where to place
plant species in site plans will be done. Finally a cost analysis will be
developed for the homeowner. Homework will involve placement of trees and
planting beds on the site plan.
SESSION 5: By Appointment
The final session will be devoted to a review of the homeowner’s personal
landscape designs. Modifications will be made where necessary. This session will
also be used as a catch up session for those homeowners who need additional
help.
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