Seminar Dates: November 4, 2026 8:00 AM
Seminar Cost: $30.00 Register Now
Seminar Description:
There are numerous instances of common mistakes even made by professionals in the design of trees and shrubs, often resulting in costly and potentially disastrous failures down the line. This can make it extremely challenging, if not impossible, to resolve the issues years after planting. Hence, it is essential to strategically select suitable trees and shrubs for specific purposes and locations, guided by a comprehensive grasp of design principles. While professionals strive to find suitable solutions, the intricate nature of applying multiple design principles concurrently often presents a significant challenge. This course aims to streamline this complexity, offering a practical, actionable approach supported by real examples and abundant visual, step-by-step processes. 
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how to implement key design principles when landscaping with trees and shrubs, strategically and simultaneously.
2. Gain insights into typical mistakes and failures when designing with trees and shrubs, and discover effective strategies to avoid them.
3. Acquire practical solutions for establishing a mature landscape efficiently without sacrificing professional design principles.
Ashkan Nochian
Ashkan Nochian holds a Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture and brings over 25 years of experience in the field, spanning both design and implementation. His professional career has taken him across the United States (Idaho and California), Malaysia, and Iran, where he has worked in a wide range of climatic conditions, including arid, semi-arid, tropical, cold, and Mediterranean environments. This diverse background has provided him with a deep understanding of various ecological systems and cultural contexts in landscape design.
Dr. Nochian is the founder of Landoos LLC, a landscape design-build business based in Los Angeles. In addition to his professional practice, Dr. Nochian is a dedicated educator and researcher. He has published several articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals and has taught students at all levels — from beginners to professionals — through both university courses and online platforms. His teaching is known for its clarity, structured step-by-step approach, and effective use of visuals, consistently earning outstanding feedback from participants.
