FAQ

We sincerely want to thank you for all your patience, your excellent "hands on" instruction, for all the fun & laughter and most of all for providing us with the opportunity to create a new life for ourselves! We will stay in touch.

Brenda and Uwe

Q. — Which is the right school for me?
A. — Look to your long-term goals. In the United States, becoming a licensed landscape architect will offer you greater flexibility in your professional practice, particularly if you plan to offer commercial design services. Still, as a landscape designer you are able to create conceptual landscape plans that include full planting plans, for your clients. You may choose to be part of a Design/Build firm and work with a landscape contractor to install your gardens. Select the school that best fits your goals, time-line and interests. Regardless of the design course you choose, landscape construction technique should be offered in detail. The better you understand how to build something, the better designer you will be.

Q. — Is the School an accredited institution?
A. — While accreditation is required if you are seeking college credit, it does not automatically ensure you are getting the highest quality education available. Research the school thoroughly and check the professional qualifications of the instructors, including their “real-world” experience. While not currently accredited, the California School of Garden Design is registered with the California Bureau of Post-Secondary & Vocational Education as a vocational learning facility.

Q. — Will I be able to gain employment upon completion of the courses?
A. — We have successfully placed approximately 85% of our graduating students through our connections within the private sector in the Sacramento area. If you are not from this area, your portfolio and the knowledge gained from study will open doors with nurseries, landscape contractors or in your own private practice.

Q. — What if I have no drafting skills?
A. Drafting skills are taught concurrently throughout the course – you will begin designing and using the tools the first day of class. Students are constantly amazed at their level of improvement upon course completion.

Q. — You mentioned the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. Who are they?
A. — The APLD; Assoc. ASLAif the only organization in the United States promoting and lobbying the interests of the landscape design profession. The APLD; Assoc. ASLAprovides the only professional certification program for landscape designers and offers members conferences, local workshops, continuing education and networking opportunities. Many clients find designers in their local area through the APLD website, www.APLD.org thus saving us thousands of dollars in advertising costs. The APLD; Assoc. ASLAis National and International in membership and is proud to have members of the caliber of Wolfgang Ohme and John Brookes.

Q. — Is full payment required at the beginning of the course or do you offer any payment options?
A. — Full payment is due by the first day of the course, with a one hundred dollar, non-refundable deposit required to hold your seat in the class. This deposit can be for any class start date that is convenient for you.

We also accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payment.