Landscape Design Series
Planting Design | Landscape Design
Building Healthy Soils |
Creating Beautiful Landscapes
Breaking the Rules | Gardening in the Shade
Dependable Perennials |
Wildflowers for Woodland Gardens
In order to promote a wider knowledge of landscape theory and practice, the Morris Arboretum
offers a Landscape Design Series. Instructors provide participants with a well-rounded
curriculum focusing on home landscape design. The Arboretum will award a Certificate of
Completion to participants who finish the prescribed series consisting of four required core
courses and six elective courses. For more information, please call the Education Department at
(215) 247-5777, ext. 156. If you are interested in enrolling in the Landscape Deign Series,
please check the box on your registration form.
Note: Students not enrolled in the Certificate Series may take Landscape Design
classes individually. These classes can be taken by anyone, they are not restricted to professionals.
| March 5 |
Planting Design for the Home Landscape
5 Days
Wednesday March 5, 12, 19, 26
7 – 9 p.m.
and
Saturday, April 29
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
John Shandra - Landscape Architect, Gale Nurseries
Core Course for Landscape Design Series
Five sessions will cover both the aesthetic and practical considerations associated with selecting plants for landscape planting designs.
Topics include site analysis, developing functional diagrams, setting landscape priorities, and considerations of color, form, and texture in the garden. We will discuss a variety of trees, shrubs and ground covers —
emphasizing their uses in the landscape. If they wish, students may develop their own design to review with the instructor at the end
of each class. The course concludes with a Saturday morning on the grounds of the Arboretum to review plants in the landscape setting. This class meets five times.
Members: $125
Non-members: $150
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125
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| April 1 |
Landscape Design Studio
7 Days
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 22, 29,
Tuesday, May 6, 13
7 – 9:30 p.m.
and
Saturday, April 19
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Mark Alexander - Director of Landscape Programs for the Center City District in Philadelphia
Core Course in the Landscape Design Series
In this course, students will develop a conceptual design for a residential site. Brief lectures each week will cover the following topics: client relationships, site analysis, concept development, graphic communication techniques, landscape material (plants and hardscape construction), and conceptual design. A majority of the course will be
devoted to studio work and gaining a basic understanding of the design process. The Saturday session will be a trip to the selected landscape site for in-the-field experience. Individual design critiques will be given to
each student as their work progresses. No previous drawing or design work is necessary in order to take this course. This class meets seven times.
Members: $195
Non-members: $225
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| March 11 |
Building Healthy Soils
Tuesday, March 11
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Mary Boyle - Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist, ISA Certified Arborist
Elective for Landscape Design Series
Successful gardeners know that healthy soil produces healthy plants. Understanding how to work with your soils doesn’t need to be a scary process. Learn about the basic soil types and their composition, soil moisture, and fertilizating fundamentals. Mary will share tips on how to amend and improve your soil. Class participants will receive an extension service soil test kit to use at home.
Members: $25
Non-members: $30
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| March 20 |
Creating Beautiful Landscapes Under Mature Trees
Thursday, March 20
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Harriet Cramer - Garden Designer and Writer
Kathryn Belville - Master Arborist, Bartlett Tree Experts
Elective for Landscape Design Series
Learn how you can create and sustain a lush, healthy and beautiful landscape in the shade of mature trees. In this class we’ll examine one of the most common, yet most challenging of all landscape situations. Limited light, compacted soil, intense competition for nutrients, and less
than ideal air circulation – these are only some of the obstacles to creating a beautiful garden under large, old trees. We’ll discuss how to successfully deal with these obstacles while ensuring that the plants you are planting under the trees will remain vibrant and healthy. We will talk about what you need to do before you plant, the diversity of herbaceous and woody plants and bulbs that will thrive here, and the ongoing care that will ensure that your shady garden remains attractive for many years to come.
Members: $25
Non-members: $30
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| March 27 |
Breaking the Rules: Creating Natural Landscapes in the Real World
Thursday, March 27
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Larry Weaner - Principal, Larry Weaner Landscape Design Associates
Elective for Landcape Design Series
Observing how plants develop in nature can lead us to a host of new gardening techniques, a surprising number of which are diametrically
opposed to traditional horticulture practice. From choosing, arranging and spacing plants to the simple act of weeding, Larry will show how alternative approaches can yield more easily maintained gardens that express the rich beauty of our native landscapes.
Members: $25
Non-members: $30
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| April 23 |
Gardening in the Shade
Wednesday, April 23
7:30 – 9 p.m.
David Culp - Plant Research and Development, Sunny Border Nurseries
Elective in the Landscape Design Series
Learn to look at shade as an asset instead of a liability. Shade gardening allows you to focus on interesting textures and subtle color
nuances. In addition to being a nationally known speaker and nursery professional, David is a hands-on gardener. He maintains that the challenges of shade have made him a better gardener. David will highlight tried and true garden plants as well as recent introductions, and share gardening tips that will give you an interesting shade garden
throughout the seasons.
Members: $25
Non-members: $30
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| April 28 |
Dependable Perennials for Low Maintenance Gardening
Monday, April 28
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Eva Monheim - Horticulture Instructor, Temple University
Elective in Landscape Design Series
Careful selection of perennials can lead to a successful long-term investment in your garden. You can start with a few really great plants and divide them over the years to fill in your garden. Eva will consider the whole growing season and give you tips for planning your garden, how and when to divide perennials, when to collect seed, and when it is best to cut plants back. Students will be introduced to new perennial varieties and favorite classics.
Members: $25
Non-members: $30
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| May 3 |
Wildflowers for the Woodland Garden
Saturday, May 3
1 – 3 p.m.
Kate Deregibus - Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum
Elective in the Landscape Design Series
Get to know some of the delicate earlyblooming wildflowers native to eastern woodlands including Virginia bluebells, trillium, jack-in-the-pulpit and bloodroot. Kate, who has worked extensively ordering
plants and caring for wildflowers in the Morris Arboretum’s collection, will acquaint you with the cultural requirements for a wide variety of beautiful plants and how to best use them in the landscape. This program will start with an indoor slide presentation and will feature a walk to some of the shady areas in the Arboretum where these plants thrive.
Members: $25
Non-members: $30
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125
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