Localscapes University

Applying the Localscapes method to residential landscapes

*This course is now outdated. Please watch the new version of this class: Localscapes University ver. 2023

This course is intended to expand upon the concepts taught in the introductory course. It is recommended that you complete the Introduction to Localscapes class before beginning this course. Localscapes University teaches students how to apply the Localscapes concepts in your own yard.


Your Instructor


Shaun Moser & Amanda Strack
Shaun Moser & Amanda Strack

Shaun Moser:
As the Conservation Garden Park Manager for the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, Shaun oversees all maintenance and aesthetics of the garden, as well as teaching to the public throughout the state. He's well versed in the creation, installation and management of residential landscapes. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Residential Landscape Design & Construction from Utah State University.

Amanda Strack:
As the Conservation Programs Coordinator for the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, Amanda is well-known to our local learners. Amanda and her team work with individual homeowners through landscape consultations, as well as the Flip Your Strip and Localscapes Rewards rebate programs. She has extensive experience helping homeowners transition their Localscapes training into successfully completed projects. Amanda holds a Bachelor's Degree in Residential Design and Construction from Utah State University.




Course Curriculum


  Creating a Base Map and The Central Open Shape
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  Gathering Areas, Activity Zones & Paths
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  Developing the Planting Beds
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

Still overwhelmed with designing your own yard or how to install or modify a sprinkler system? You'll want to enroll in the Localscapes Design Workshop and, new for 2021, the Localscapes Irrigation Workshop. Both are offered free of charge through our online school in 2021.

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