Learning

Free learn how-to garden course!

The Ultimate Gardening Crash Course!

Transform your outdoor space with Garden Tutor – the award-winning crash course in gardening basics for beginners. Our free 2-4 hour online class teaches you how to design, install, and maintain the garden of your dreams. Want to enhance your skills? Check out our optional Garden Tutor Course Kit for integrated site analysis, design, and layout tools. Join the Garden Tutor community and cultivate a thriving, beautiful garden today!

Ready to get started?

Module 1: Site – What is a garden site and site analysis?

What is a site? Your site is the place where plants go: a garden, flower pot, window box, yard. While most people think of a […]

Module 2: Style – The elements of garden style

What is Style? Style can be many things to many people. For you it will be the unique way you arrange the materials that will […]

Module 3: Selection – Plants that fit your site and style

You will probably get plants and seeds from retail garden centers (nurseries) or from mail order retailers. Large nurseries usually have a wide range of […]

Module 4: Design – From concept to plan

Up to now we have discussed principles and techniques for evaluating your site, designing gardens, and selecting plants. In this module we take up the […]

Module 5: Prepare – How to get your planting site ready

Unless you are already endowed with good soil and a ready site, you will need to prepare your soil for planting. Preparation involves laying out […]

Module 6: Preview – Make sure your garden looks right and has room to grow

Place your plants (still in their containers) in the bed and space them as the label indicates using the enclosed tape measure. When measuring the […]

Module 7: Plant – Install plants of all types and sizes

You should be ready to plant now. Follow the directions on the plant label, if provided. Use a shovel or hand trowel to dig holes. […]

Module 8: Maintain – watering to winterizing and everything in between

A clean garden is not like a clean room. A mulch will fade, weeds will crop up, and your sharp edges will blur. Your goal […]

ENROLL NOW!

Get the wisdom and knowledge of a seasoned gardener in a few hours for FREE!

Botaniworld LLC logo

© 2023 Botaniworld, LLC. Garden Tutor, Grow your world and Site, Style, Selection are trademarks of Botaniworld, LLC.

Scroll to Top