Public Landscaping Courses
TASK Land based and Landscaping courses are great for learning and improving new skills.
Our range of one day courses have been designed for members of the public to learn and develop practical basic landscaping skills and are the perfect introductory courses for garden enthusiasts and those wanting to acquire new trade skills and save money in their DIY garden projects.
The courses concentrate on a variety of hands on practice, giving you the opportunity to learn what's involved in building a garden and help equip students with the skills to create small projects for themselves.
If you are looking to acquire some new knowledge and skills or improve your career prospects for work in the landscape industry, then a TASK course is for you!
Our courses are taught by an experienced team of industry experts who are all keen to pass on their knowledge to members of the public.
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Explore our Gardening and Land-based 1 Day Courses for the Public
Duration: 1 day
Start time: 9.30amEnd time:4.30pm
Join Rolawn, the UK’s leading turf provider, for an engaging and interactive 1-day course. This succinct yet comprehensive session offers a hands-on, practical, and informative introduction to the nuances of sourcing, purchasing, and laying turf.
If you are interested in attending this course please contact us directly to be added to the waiting list
In Partnership with Rolawn
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Duration: 4 day
Dates:
5th to 8th October 2026
23rd - 26th November 2026
Start time: 9.30am End time: 4.30pm
This 4 day comprehensive course provides the ideal introduction to the skills involved in a cross section of landscape construction practices from Site Surveying & Setting Out to Brickwork and Paving (including Block Paving).
Combining classroom-based theory sessions with practical workshop experience, this course guides you through the basic principles of landscaping.
This ‘must do’ course is essential for apprentices and new employees and for anyone looking for a general overview of essential landscaping practices.
In partnership with
Course Overview
Learn how to make and weave a large obelisk Plant Support for growing sweet peas or climbing beans. These creative, rustic and natural willow plant supports will add structure to your garden. We will be using strong willow rods for the uprights and weaving a spiral from base to tip following traditional techniques. You will also learn how to make a lovely willow bird feeder to contain fat balls as a warm up, using a variety of willow.
Willow weaving is one of the oldest and traditional of handicrafts which has recently gained a new lease of life. People of all ages enjoy willow weaving – it’s a fantastic creative opportunity to have a go with expert tutor Mel and take home a willow creation hand made by you!
This willow weaving course is suitable for those that have had a go at willow weaving before as well as complete novices. The group size is limited to 10 to ensure individual tuition time.
Price above excludes VAT.
Public Only - Non Industry
Duration: 1 day
Dates:
Start time: 9.30am End Time: 4.30pm
Level: Basic +
In partnership with Out to learn Willow
At TASK we take environmental sustainability very seriously and do everything possible to recycle and use ways to reduce our carbon footprint in everything we do.
On 11th April we are providing a day of learning from three of our Industry partners – London Stone, Rolawn and Mobilane. You will learn about their practices within the industry.
Course Overview
This course explores sustainable practices in domestic landscaping, helping homeowners, landscapers, and gardening enthusiasts design and maintain eco-friendly outdoor spaces. Participants will learn how to minimize environmental impact, conserve resources, and promote biodiversity while creating functional and aesthetically pleasing landscapes.
Price above excludes VAT.
Public Only - Non Industry
Duration: 1 day
Start time: 9.30am End Time: 4.30pm
Course Overview
This 1 day course provides the ideal introduction to the basic skills involved in building a brick wall. All of the fundamental skills and theory are covered. ’The 3 Keys’, footings and foundations, bonding patterns, mixing the ideal mortar, pointing finishes and more.
A brilliant way to learn one of the key landscaping skills and all taught by a leading industry expert.
Price above excludes VAT.
Public Only - Non Industry
Duration: 1 day
Date:
Start time: 9.30am End Time: 4.30pm
Level: Basic +
In partnership with
Open to Public & Industry
Duration: 1 day
Date:
Start time: 9.30am
End Time: 4.30pm
Level: Basic +
In partnership with bespokeLandscapeDesign
Course Overview
Join Willow Weaver Mel Bastier to learn how to make a traditional Garden Trug using a variety of willow in this one-day willow basket making course. You will be shown how to form a hoop and set ribs for this type of strong and functional basket.
Willow weaving is one of the oldest and traditional of handicrafts which has recently gained a new lease of life. People of all ages enjoy willow weaving – it’s a fantastic creative opportunity to have a go with expert tutor Mel and take home a willow creation hand made by you!
This willow weaving course is suitable for those that have had a go at willow weaving before as well as complete novices. The group size is limited to 10 to ensure individual tuition time.
Price above excludes VAT.
Public Only - Non Industry
Duration: 1 day
Dates:
Start time: 9.30am End Time: 4.30pm
Level: Basic +
In partnership with Out to learn Willow
Public Only - Non Industry
Duration: 1 day
Date:
Start time: 9.30am End Time: 4.30pm
Level: Basic +
This 1 day practical skills course for the general public provides hands on experience and the ideal introduction to the skills involved to create block paving projects at home.
This course is 90% hands on and 10% classroom with lots of content, providing a great opportunity to learn and develop some basic practical landscaping skills and boost your confidence.
Our courses are all taught by leading industry experts and those who complete the course will be provided with a TASK Skills Certificate.
Learning Outcomes
Understand setting out and levels using Pythagoras theorem and other geometric principles.
Block selection, excavation, and construction levels
Setting out and levels using Pythagoras theorem and other geometric principles
Permeable paving/SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems)
Preparation, sub bases and laying of block paving using various edging options.
Planning requirements
LEARNING FORMAT
Classroom and Practical
GOOD TO KNOW
Lunch is not included, we recommend you bring your own packed lunch for each day
You will receive an automated email from our order system to confirm your booking.
One week before the date of the course, you will receive a course confirmation email with further information and course joining instructions which includes what to bring with you.
There is currently no accommodation available at Lower End Farm for TASK students. There are plenty of local accommodation possibilities, please contact us for a range of options.
Participants are required to have a minimum level 2 in English and Maths.
Min age: 18
LOCATION
Lower End Farm, Lower End, Birlingham, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 3AD
TERMS & CONDITIONS
All bookings for a course or event at TASK are subject to our standard Terms and Conditions.
We look forward to welcoming you to TASK Academy
If you are interested in attending this course please contact us directly to be added to the waiting list
In partnership with
Public Only - Non Industry
Duration: 1 day
Dates:
Start time: 9.30am End Time: 4.30pm
Level: Basic +
Course Overview
This 1 day practical skills course for the general public provides hands on experience and the ideal introduction to the skills involved to create paving (porcelain paving and natural stone) projects at home.
This course is 90% hands on and 10% classroom with lots of content, providing a great opportunity to learn and develop some basic practical landscaping skills and boost your confidence.
Our courses are all taught by leading industry experts and those who complete them will be provided with a TASK Skills Certificate.
What you will learn:
Paving – Techniques of using natural stone, reconstituted ecological concrete and porcelain paving.
Porcelain - Lay an area of porcelain and natural paving demonstrating priming slurry, laying techniques and grout.
Setting out and levels using Pythagoras theorem and other geometric principles
LEARNING FORMAT
Classroom and Practical
GOOD TO KNOW
Lunch is not included, we recommend you bring your own packed lunch for each day
You will receive an automated email from our order system to confirm your booking.
One week before the date of the course, you will receive a course confirmation email with further information and course joining instructions which includes what to bring with you.
There is currently no accommodation available at Lower End Farm for TASK students. There are plenty of local accommodation possibilities, please contact us for a range of options.
Participants are required to have a minimum level 2 in English and Maths.
Min age: 18
LOCATION
Lower End Farm, Lower End, Birlingham, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 3AD
TERMS & CONDITIONS
All bookings for a course or event at TASK are subject to our standard Terms and Conditions.
We look forward to welcoming you to TASK Academy
In partnership with
Public Only - Non Industry
Duration: 1 day
Start time: 9.30am End Time: 4.30pm
Level: Basic +
In partnership with
Public and Industry
Duration: 1 day
Date:
Start time: 9.30am End Time: 4.30pm
Level: Basic +
In partnership with
Duration: 1 day
Dates:
Start time: 9.30am End time: 3.30pm
This practical and thought-provoking 1 day course introduces landscapers to a new way of thinking about construction within the landscape sector. For decades, the industry has relied on labour-intensive, physically demanding methods with very little innovation aimed at making work easier, safer or more sustainable for those on site.
Clipblox changes that.
Clipblox is a Modern Method of Construction (MMC) permanent shuttering system for building pool walls, ponds and structural landscape features. It is designed to reduce physical strain, speed up installation, protect long-term careers, and empower lower-skilled workers with a repeatable, teachable system that can be learned in a single day.
This course is suitable for all skill levels, from experienced landscapers looking to work smarter, to newcomers who want to gain confidence working with a modern construction system. Delivered by TASK Academy Limited in partnership with Orbro, this course focuses as much on mindset and industry shift as it does on practical skills.
Level: Open to all (Beginner to Intermediate)
In Partnership with orbro