Dan Pearson

Explore the fundamental building blocks of great garden design with one of the UK’s most celebrated designers and horticulturists, Dan Pearson. Both practical and philosophical, this course will equip you with all the skills needed to make the most out of your garden, from learning how to plot your plants for optimum structure, layering and coverage and choosing the right plants for your ecosystem, to planning the framework for your garden and learning to provide year-round interest through the use of a considered plant palette. Ideal for gardening enthusiasts, Dan Pearson will teach you how to plan and maintain any size outdoor space, from grand country gardens to townhouse roof terraces, to create your own harmonious, well-considered and productive garden throughout the year. 

Discover how to approach planting design for a range of different garden environments with acclaimed horticulturist and naturalistic landscape designer, Dan Pearson OBE. Learn how to create beautiful, sustainable and naturalistic planting schemes - in any sized space - that will harmonise with the landscape and thrive in the local environment. Following on from his naturalistic garden design course exploring the fundamental philosophy and practicalities of naturalistic gardening, this course provides an in-depth look at planting design, teaching you how to translate your garden designs into considered planting plans. In over five hours of lessons filmed at Dan’s studio and across three garden projects - including a small city garden, a coastal property and the creation of a brand new pond environment at Dan’s private garden in Somerset - Dan breaks down each planting system into different layers, showing you how to create a variety of garden styles that are not only beneficial for both environment and wildlife, but will also provide year-round visual interest. This course is suitable for both those looking to take their first steps into garden design, as well as more experienced gardeners who are looking for new sources of inspiration and education.