Designing with Confidence – Understanding and Specifying Hard Landscaping Materials

This two-hour CPD course provides landscape professionals and garden designers with the knowledge and confidence to specify hard landscaping materials effectively. The session explores the properties, performance, and practical application of key materials, including natural stone, porcelain paving, clay pavers, and composite decking. Through a combination of structured presentations, guided showroom tours, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive discussion, participants will gain a clear understanding of how material choice affects design intent, installation, maintenance, and long-term performance. The course also highlights common specification pitfalls and best-practice approaches, helping attendees deliver durable, sustainable, and well-considered landscape solutions.