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Ready to design with nature, not against it?
Begin your journey in Mediterranean landscape design and master sustainable practices that work with your climate.

Program Outline

Module 1 - Mediterranean Foundations: Climate, Ecology & Plants
  • The Mediterranean Climate
  • The Mediterranean Ecosystems
  • The Geology of Mediterranean Climate Ecosystems
  • Gardening in Mediterranean Climates
  • Microclimate Mapping
  • Plants of the Western Mediterranean
  • Plants of Greece

Module 2 - Design Process & Site Documentation
  • Introduction to Landscape Design
  • Inicial Consultation
  • Design Brief
  • Form and Function
  • Create a Landscape Base Map
  • Create a Sun Map
  • Site Survey and Analysis

Module 3 - Visual Design & Master Planning
  • Sketching and Drawing Tools. for Ladscape Design
  • Site Planing
  • Line Drawing
  • Rendering
  • Draw and Render Trees for Landscape Design
  • Plants Arrangement Design
  • Design Construction Drawings
  • Master Plan Outline

Module 4 - Water Management & Sustainable Practices
  • Mediterranean Soil
  • Grey Water and Grey Water Harvesting
  • How to use Grey Water in the Garden
  • Grey Water Harvesting for Home Lands
  • Erosion Control Structures
  • Planning a Sustainable Garden

Module 5 - Contemporary Mediterranean Garden Design
  • Draugth Tolerant Mediterranean Dry Gardens
  • Mediterranean Gardening I
  • Mediterranean Gardening II - Noel Kingsbury
  • Mediterranean Gardening III - Olivier Filipi
  • Mediterranean Gardening IV - Marijke Honig
  • Mediterranean Gardening V - Maurizio Uzai
  • Mediterranean Gardening VI - James Bason
  • Mediterranean Gardening VII - Caroline Bourdillon
  • Mediterranean Gardening VIII - Yvonne Barton
  • Mediterranean Gardening IX - Thomas Doxiadis
  • Mediterranean Gardening X - Rachel Weaving
  • Plant Driven Design

Module 6 - Climate-Adaptive Design Strategies
  • Landscape  Design Principles
  • Fire Resilient Landscaping
  • Turf Grass Alternatives for a Mediterranean Climate
  • Energy Efficient Landscaping
  • Hardscaping Basics
  • Gravel Gardens I
  • Gravel Gardens II

Module 7 - Regenerative Landscape Systems
  • Sustainable Landscaping Basics
  • Landscape Ecology and Biodiversity

Module 8 - Advanced Features & Green Infrastructure
  • Green Roofs - Basics
  • Green Roofs - Design, Planting and Maintenance
  • Mediterranean Green Roofs
  • Green Walls
  • Water Features Design
  • Hardscaping - Stones
  • Hardscaping - Building Natural Stone Walls
  • Hardscaping - Lighting Design
  • Introduction to Natural Pools

Module 9 - Digital Design & Visualization Tools
  • Digital Tools
  • Intro to Procreate
  • Using Procreate for Early Landscape Design
  • Using Procreate for a 3D Landscape
  • Using Feather 3D to Draw and Paint in 3D



Earn credentials that climate-conscious clients seek.

Become certified in the specialized skills Mediterranean landscapes demand—from water harvesting to fire-resistant design.
  • The Mediterranean's leading landscape design certification
  • Complete professional toolkit included
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Landscape Design from Beginner to Advanced

The Complete Mediterranean Landscape Design Certification
From climate analysis to 3D visualization - all professional tools included:
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"I went from amateur gardener to professional designer in less than a year. Now I have a waiting list of clients." — Maria Santos, Portugal
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