Instructor at NYBG - Sustainable Garden Design

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Written By Ty Tan

During the winter months, Ty teaches Sustainable Garden Design, the capstone course in the Horticulture Track 4 Sustainable Garden Design Certificate Program, in which students synthesize the knowledge they have learned in 150+ hours of coursework at NYBG. In this studio-oriented course, students learn the principles of sustainable garden design, including how to analyze a site, how to create a schematic, conceptual and planting plans, and how to create a plant palette by choosing plants that share similar growing conditions based on a color scheme, for multi-season interest, habitat preservation, and pollinator attraction. Students demonstrate mastery of these subjects through design projects, discussions, and portfolio presentations.

Ty Tan
Ty Tan is a trained landscape designer and horticulturist in New York/Connecticut area who is inspired to create lasting landscapes for her clients to enjoy for years. Ty believes with proper site analysis and initial problem solving, a garden will become more valuable as it matures and evolves,, adding value to the property. Proper plant siting begins with anticipating and eliminating problems.
www.tytandesigns.com
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