AutoCAD
for Landscape Design

The #1 online course for learning AutoCAD for landscape design.

Course Details

5+

Hours of Running Video

40+

Video Tutorials

285+

Pre-Built CAD Symbols

800+

Enrolled Students

What's Included

Start off on the right path by using pre-built tools, templates, files and optimized settings vetted by industry professionals specific for landscape design to learn AutoCAD.

Approved by APLD

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) is an international organization dedicated to recognizing quality within the profession. 

This online course earns you 5 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) towards your APLD certification!

“I’m extremely happy with the course and how in such a short time I’m able to provide quality drawings to clients!”
– Donna
“This course is really helpful. I’ll be purchasing more classes when I’ve finished this course.”
– Greyson
“This online course helped me learn a new software quickly, and the 280+ CAD Library helped save time in the software.”
– Jessica

Course Content

Lesson 1: Learn the Overview of AutoCAD's Interface
Overview of AutoCAD’s Interface

Start your journey to mastering AutoCAD by understanding an overview of AutoCAD’s interface and how to use the software specifically for landscape design.

Lesson 2: Learn the Top 24 Commands for AutoCAD
Top 24 AutoCAD Commands for Landscape

Unleash your creativity by learning which commands to use and how to utilize these top shortcuts to draw plans faster and efficiently in AutoCAD.

Lesson 3: Learn How to Import Pen Settings (File Provided)
Import Pen Settings (File Provided)

Directly import a pre-built file into AutoCAD with optimized settings to control line weights, line styles, and colors when plotting landscape drawings. 

Lesson 4: Learn How to Add Landscape Layers
Create and Add Landscape Layers

Manage your landscape design through AutoCAD with layer management by learning how to create and assign specific landscape layers within the software. 

Lesson 5: Learn How to Export a Google Earth Image
Export a Google Earth Image

Start each drawing by examining the existing environment of your landscape project and learn how to export a HD Google Earth Image for your landscape plan.

Lesson 6: Learn How to Import Onsite Measurements
Import Onsite Measurements

Taking onsite measurements is a standard part of the landscape design process, learn how to import measurements to start a landscape plan.

Lesson 7: Learn How to Import Rasterized Plat of Survey (File Provided)
Import Rasterized Plat of Survey

Plat of Surveys have a tremendous amount of information, learn how to directly import these documents directly into AutoCAD to start a landscape plan.

Lesson 8: Learn How to Import Vectorized Plat of Survey (File Provided)
Import a Vectorized Plat of Survey

Plat of Surveys have a tremendous amount of information, learn how to directly import raw linework directly into AutoCAD to start a landscape plan and save time.

Lesson 9: Learn How to Import Engineer's CAD Drawing (File Provided)
Import Civil Engineer’s Drawing

Civil Engineer’s AutoCAD files contain contours, spot elevations, and other essential information, learn how to import these file types to start landscape plans. 

Lesson 10: Learn How to Work with XREF's
Understand and Work with XREF’s

Learn how to link other AutoCAD files completed by Architect’s or Civil Engineer’s into your main landscape drawing without altering work performed by others. 

Lesson 11: Learn How to Prepare a Basemap for Landscape Design
Prepare a Basemap for Landscape Design

Successful landscapes begin with accurate and precise basemaps. Learn how to create a landscape basemap by knowing what to include in this drawing.

Lesson 12: Learn How to Create Grids & Guides
Create Grids and Guides

Creating grids establishes connections between the existing and proposed landscape. Learn how to maintain consistent alignment and regularity in a design.

Lesson 13: Learn How to Diagram Functional Design
Create Functional Design Diagrams

Functional diagrams visually communicate the spatial organization of a building or space, learn how to create these diagrams in AutoCAD. 

Lesson 14: Learn How to Create Plant Symbols
Create Plant Symbols

Landscape plans primarily consist of plant symbols. Learn how to create custom plant symbols for in AutoCAD to use on all future landscape plans.

Lesson 15: Learn How to Design a Landscape
Design a Landscape

Learn how to use AutoCAD to design landscapes from complete scratch with these step-by-step tutorials from our instructor.

Lesson 16: Learn How to Design a Backyard Patio
Design a Backyard Patio

Learn workflows and tips to create luxurious backyard patio designs with AutoCAD’s set of top commands which can be used on all future projects.

Lesson 18: Learn How to Create Paver Borders
Create Paver Borders

Within AutoCAD, learn how to create detailed landscape plans by utilizing specific commands to help design faster and efficiently. 

Lesson 17: Learn How to Create a Landscape Section
Create Landscape Sections

Learn how to create 2D landscape sections to communicate different perspectives and ideas of your project to clients.

Lesson 21: Learn How to Dimension Landscapes
Dimension Landscape Plans

Learn how to create dimensions on landscape plans to show contractors lengths and widths of key elements.

Lesson 22: Learn How to Create Plant Lists
Create Plant Lists

Learn how to automatically count plants and create planting schedules for contractors or clients to estimate planting designs.

Lesson 23: Learn How to Scale a Landscape Plan on Paper
Scale a Landscape Plan on Paper

Finalize your landscape plan on standard paper sizes and scale your drawing to industry-specific Architecture or Engineering scales for the construction crews. 

Lesson 24: Learn How to Export an AutoCAD Drawing to PDF
Export a Landscape Plan to PDF

Export your landscape plan in AutoCAD to PDF format to send to clients or construction crews to ultimately install the landscape.

“I learned the basics of landscape design when enrolling in AutoCAD for Landscape Design. However, it didn’t stop there, each video was deliberate and you have the opportunity to practice with pre-built tools and templates supplied in the course. [AutoCAD for Landscape Design with 280+ CAD Library] offers so much more, it gives you exactly what you need to create your landscape design business.”
– Jason

Over 285+ Pre-Built CAD Landscape Symbols

Drag-and-drop these pre-built CAD landscape blocks & symbols into your landscape drawings.

2D Plant Symbols

Consisting of deciduous trees, evergreens, shrubs, palms, ornamental grasses, perennials, and more of all USDA Hardiness Zones.

Hardscape Elements

Including pre-made firepits, stone columns, flagstone steppers, swimming pools, pergolas, and more ready to drag-and-drop on landscape plans.

Furniture Layouts

Consisting of outdoor sofas, pool loungers, side tables, accent chairs, outdoor tables, and more ready to place in outdoor patios.

Construction Details

Communicate to contractors or construction crews with pre-built details of paving, fences, retaining walls, outdoor structures, outdoor kitchens, and more.

2D Plant Symbols

Amount: 60+
Type: Plant Symbols
View: 2D  
Pre-Built CAD Library Overview
This pre-built plant symbols library consists of plants in all Hardiness zones including:
  • Deciduous / Evergreen Trees
  • Deciduous / Evergreen Shrubs
  • Palms / Broadleafs
  • Ornamental Grasses
  • Perennials
  • Annuals
Additional Information:
  • File Type: .DWG
  • Software: AutoCAD + others
  • Color: B/W + Color
  • Use: Landscape Plans
  • Graphic: Vector

2D Watercolor Plant Symbols

Amount: 45+
Type: Plant Symbols
View: 2D  
Pre-Built CAD Library Overview
This pre-built plant symbols library consists of plants in all Hardiness zones including:
  • Deciduous / Evergreen Trees
  • Deciduous / Evergreen Shrubs
  • Palms / Broadleafs
  • Ornamental Grasses
  • Perennials
  • Annuals
Additional Information:
  • File Type: .DWG
  • Software: AutoCAD + others
  • Color: B/W + Color
  • Use: Landscape Plans
  • Graphic: Vector

Hardscape & Furniture Library

Amount: 50+
Type: Hardscape Symbols
View: 2D  
Pre-Built CAD Library Overview
This pre-built hardscape symbols library consists of:
  • Outdoor sofas
  • Pool Loungers
  • Side Tables
  • Accent Chairs
  • Outdoor Tables
Additional Information:
  • File Type: .DWG
  • Software: AutoCAD + others
  • Color: B/W + Color
  • Use: Landscape Plans
  • Graphic: Vector

Landscape Architectural Elevations

Amount: 30+
Type: Elevations
View: 2D  
Pre-Built CAD Library Overview

This pre-built library consists of hardscape elements showing elevations in:

  • Fencing
  • Outdoor Kitchens
  • Plantings
  • Outdoor Structures
  • Retaining Walls
Additional Information:
  • File Type: .DWG
  • Software: AutoCAD + others
  • Color: B/W
  • Use: Landscape Details
  • Graphic: Vector

Landscape Construction Details

Amount: 40+
Type: Construction Details
View: 2D  
Pre-Built CAD Library Overview

This pre-built library consists of hardscape elements showing elevations in:

  • Fencing
  • Outdoor Kitchens
  • Plantings
  • Outdoor Structures
  • Retaining Walls
  • Paving
Additional Information:
  • File Type: .DWG
  • Software: AutoCAD + others
  • Color: B/W
  • Use: Landscape Details
  • Graphic: Vector

Design-Style Plant Libraries

Amount: 60+
Type: Plan & Elevation
View: 2D  
Pre-Built CAD Library Overview

This pre-built plant symbols library consists of design-style plants including:

  • Desert
  • Evergreen
  • Formal Garden
  • Japanese Garden
  • Mediterranean
  • Tropical 
Additional Information:
  • File Type: .DWG
  • Software: AutoCAD + others
  • Color: B/W
  • Use: Plan & Sections
  • Graphic: Vector

Course Previews

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. A computer or laptop (PC or Mac).
  2. Internet connection to access course trainings directly on our website.
  3. AutoCAD installed on your computer.

AutoCAD (the software) is not included with the course purchase.

We highly recommend purchasing AutoCAD LT, a more cost-effective version of regular AutoCAD without 3D capabilities. Here is a link to view AutoCAD LT by AutoDesk.

All trainings were recorded on Windows PC, however, throughout the trainings, shortcuts for Mac are announced and an additional eBook outlining the minor differences between systems is supplied in PDF format.

Regardless of PC or Mac, the (24) AutoCAD commands taught in this course do not change, only shortcuts are different (ie: Command + C vs. CTRL + C for COPY).

The course is taught all online and is accessible 24/7 through our course dashboard. Upon purchasing the course, you will be given login details at which you can sign into the course dashboard and begin learning how to use AutoCAD for Landscape Design immediately. 

The 285+ CAD Landscape Library is sent to you immediately upon purchase via email. Additionally, these CAD Libraries are also pre-loaded in your course dashboard with corresponding material. 

No AutoCAD experience is required or needed. This course is designed to teach beginner to intermediate users how to use AutoCAD to create 2D landscape plans with efficient workflows and pre-built CAD Libraries to use on all future projects. 

Yes! This course takes you through complete process of designing a residential home from start to finish. All files and information (ie: Plat of Surveys, Property Information, etc.) is provided to users within the course dashboard. 

By the end of this course, you will know how to use AutoCAD to design landscapes for all future projects and know how to create to-scale, high-quality landscape plans in PDF format for clients and/or contractors.

All modules are released upfront for the 1-time Payment Plan for $748.50.

For the 4-Month Payment Plan, modules are dripped over a course of 4 weeks. The first module is available immediately upon purchase.

Due to the nature of the course modules being released upfront and including pre-built digital libraries that are available immediately for download, all course sales (including the payment plan) are final.

If you have questions prior to purchase, we’d be glad to help. Please send questions to contact@thelandscapelibrary.com or send us a message in the chat located within webpage.

Absolutely! We are here 100% for you to learn how to use AutoCAD for Landscape Design. We offer 24/7 support via email to answer any questions you may have while through the course!

Course Certification

Once completing “AutoCAD for Landscape Design”, you will receive a Certification of Completion certificate!

Your hard work, time commitment, and enhancement of software skills are rewarded by entering and completing this online course.

About the Instructor

Jordan Felber is the Founder of The Landscape Library and independent designer in architecture and landscape.

Prior to launching The Landscape Library in 2021, Jordan worked at Bjarke Ingels Group in NYC working on projects in Italy, Malaysia, Columbia, New York, Chicago and California. 

Jordan earned two degrees in Horticulture + Landscape Design and a bachelors degree in Architecture.

As an independent designer and Founder of The Landscape Library, Jordan uses his hybrid experience between architecture and landscape to promote sustainability, fundamental design principles and efficiency in software throughout his online courses.

Media Features:

By Enrolling, You Gain Access to

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Optimized AutoCAD Settings

Not only can you start designing immediately with the pre-built settings in AutoCAD, but use these optimized AutoCAD settings for future landscape design projects.

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Lifetime Course Access

We make it easier and less stressful for users enrolled in our course to learn a completely new software in a short amount of time. Gain assurance knowing you can revisit material.

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Library of .DWG CAD Blocks

AutoCAD does not come equipped with CAD landscape symbols. Drag-and-drop 285+ pre-built CAD landscape symbols to speed up the design process and complete projects on time.

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