Landscape Design Certificate Program (XLD)

Create landscapes and home gardens that are both aesthetically appealing and will flourish in New England. Learn the art of designing with architectural representation, horticultural requirements, and selection of appropriate specimens.

Landscapers, homeowners, gardeners, and enthusiasts who enjoy horticulture will benefit from these courses.

Course See Note  Course Title   CSM240   The Business of Landscaping   CSM286   Trees - Identification and Culture   CSM287 1 Perennials, Annuals, Vines: Identification & Culture   CSM293 2 Identification and Culture of Shrubs   CSM351 3 Advanced Identification of Trees   CSM352 4 Advanced Identification of Shrubs   CSM444 5 Sustainable Lawn Care   CSM869 6 Understanding Color in Landscape Design   CSM897 7 Applied Color Theory in Landscape Design   CSM942   Landscape Design Basics I   CSM962   Landscape Graphics I   CSM984 8 Landscape Graphics II   CSM993 9 Landscape Design Basics II   CSM941 10 Landscape and Garden Maintenance - Fall   CSM935 11 Landscape and Garden Maintenance - Spring   CSM958 12 Landscape and Garden Maintenance - Summer

Notes  1 If you have no knowledge of plant material, we recommend taking a plant identification course before taking Design Basics 1.  2 If you have no knowledge of plant material, we recommend taking a plant identification course before taking Design Basics 1.  3 Elective course  4 Elective course  5 Elective course  6 Elective course  7 Elective course  8 Part I must be taken before taking Part II.  9 Part I must be taken before taking Part II.  10 Three required: choose one Landscape and Garden Maintenance course in each season. May be taken in any order..  11 Three required: choose one Landscape and Garden Maintenance course in each season. May be taken in any order..  12 Three required: choose one Landscape and Garden Maintenance course in each season. May be taken in any order..

Program Information  • To earn a Landscape Design and Garden Maintenance certificate, you must receive a passing grade in the 11 required courses, plus choose one elective. You must complete 120 hours of field experience. Please provide your Corporate and Community education programmer with documentation in the form of a letter from one or more supervisors or clients stating the number of hours of service. This experience can be volunteer or paid. Once you have successfully completed the necessary courses and service hours, petition Corporate and Community Education in writing so that your transcript can be evaluated and your certificate awarded.