Landscape Garden Design and Visualization with SketchUp

Transforming an outdoor space requires more than just plants; it demands a clear, structured spatial plan. Designing in 3D allows you to explore layouts, analyze shadows, and present professional concepts before any physical work begins. This text-based course guides you through the entire process of modeling landscape gardens in SketchUp, progressing from foundational design principles to detailed, textured outdoor environments. What you'll learn: • Understand essential landscape design principles, site analysis, and spatial planning. • Model terrain, pathways, retaining walls, and custom garden structures from scratch. • Apply realistic textures, materials, and plant components to bring your design to life. • Configure shadow settings to analyze sun exposure and seasonal changes on your site. • Organize your 3D models efficiently using groups, components, and tags for a professional workflow. • Practice modern presentation techniques to showcase your garden concepts clearly. You will start with key terminology and SketchUp's core tools before moving into terrain shaping, structural modeling, and material application. Every concept is reinforced with written exercises designed to build your confidence step-by-step. This course is created for beginners, aspiring landscape designers, and gardening enthusiasts with no prior 3D modeling experience. Start reading today to build your first professional 3D garden layout.