Description

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

Front Yard Glow-Up: Create a front garden you'll love coming home to!

Your front garden sets the tone for your home - but it should do more than simply look good. A well-designed front yard can improve street appeal, create privacy, support local wildlife and make your home feel more welcoming.

In this practical 4-hour workshop, landscape designer Nicki King will show you how to refresh or redesign your front garden in a way that feels achievable, beautiful and functional. Whether you're working with a blank slate or an outdated space, you'll learn simple design principles you can apply to your own home.

You'll learn how to:
. Assess your space
. Improve street appeal
. Choose the right plants
. Create privacy
. Design practical pathways and entry points
. Work with your budget
. Avoid common mistakes
. Create a simple plan for your own garden

WHO'S IT FOR?

This course is perfect for homeowners, renovators, beginner gardeners and anyone wanting to improve their front garden. Whether you're starting from scratch, updating an older space or simply looking for fresh ideas, this workshop is designed for people who want a front yard that looks great and works well with your lifestyle - no prior design experience needed.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This course is beginner-friendly and designed to give you practical ideas you can apply to your own space.

It can be helpful to bring:
- Photos of your front garden
- Basic measurements (if you have them)
- A rough sketch of your space (optional)
- Any inspiration images you love

These aren't essential, but they can help you start thinking about ideas for your own garden during the workshop.

OUTCOMES OF COURSE

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
. Identify the key elements of a functional and attractive front garden
. Assess your front yard's existing conditions, including sun, access and layout
. Understand simple garden design principles that improve street appeal and usability
. Select suitable plants for your space and lifestyle
. Explore ideas for pathways, screening and entry features
. Develop a basic concept for improving your own front garden
. Feel confident taking the next steps in creating a front yard you will love coming home to

You'll leave with plenty of ideas, practical tips and the confidence to create a front garden that feels welcoming and works for your lifestyle. No design experience needed.

PAYMENT OPTIONS
For organisations that wish to pay the student fees for this course and are unable to pay by credit card online, please contact the Short Course team via email shortcourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise a Third Party invoice.