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This practical online course equips landscape professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully install resilient, thriving landscapes in Colorado’s diverse conditions. Focusing on real-world applications, the course covers everything from interpreting design plans to preparing planting sites, understanding soils, and ensuring long-term plant health. Designed for installation crews, contractors, and landscape professionals, this course bridges the gap between design intent and on-the-ground success.
Learners receive access to the course for 1 year from the time of registration tocomplete the course. This is a self-paced course meaning there is no live instructor facilitation. Learners will have direct access to an instructor through email.
Noncredit courses do not produce academic credit nor appear on a Colorado State University academic transcript.
There are no prerequisites for open-entry courses. Students need reliable internet and a computer/laptop to access course content.
Please note that there are no refunds for open entry courses.
Please email csuext_programs@colostate.edu if you have questions.
After registering for this course, please allow at least 30 minutes to receive email confirmation and login credentials to the courses. Be sure to check your SPAM folder for login information.
Deryn Davidson is the Sustainable Landscape State Specialist for Colorado State University (CSU) Extension. In this position she develops and delivers educational programs and provides expert consultation to public and private sectors on creating sustainable, resilient landscapes. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from CSU and a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Arizona.
A former horticulturist at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX, Deryn is deeply committed to native plant horticulture and pollinator conservation. While in Arizona, Deryn worked designing rainwater harvesting systems and educating the public on rainwater harvesting strategies.
Deryn champions the use of thoughtful design and sustainable horticultural practices to foster biodiversity and implement nature-based solutions that enhance urban resilience and livability.
"There are so many possibilities for positive impact with this role and the education that we can provide." Deryn Davidson