Winter session begins January 5, 2026

Who is Landscape Bootcamp for?

Landscape Bootcamp will benefit:

  • Young people who want to learn a trade and love to work outside

  • DIY homeowners who want to grow their skill sets

  • Landscaping company owners who want to expand upon their in-house training programs

  • Business owners and leaders who want to support young people in the community through training in a valuable trade with career growth opportunities

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Upcoming Landscape Bootcamp Schedule

All classes are from Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:30. Lunch is provided. 

January Session

January 5-15, 2026

Spotts Garden Service

1117 Michigan Place, Indianapolis

Open for Registration

Landscape Bootcamp Curriculum

Each module expands on knowledge gained in previous sessions.

All classes are a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience.

Module One;

Landscape and Hardscape Design

Jan 5th-6th

Client consultation

Site evaluation

Form vs function

Landscape and hardscape aesthetics

Drainage considerations

Plant/tree specification

Native plants vs non-native plants

Design creation methods

Proposal presentation 

Module Two;

Landscape and Hardscape Installation

Jan 7th-8th

How to interpret landscape/hardscape design

Bed creation methods and soil amendments

Tree and plant installation

Patio installation

Retaining wall installation.

Module Three;

All Things Water

Jan 12th-13th

Drainage solutions

Drainage systems installation

Irrigation system design

Irrigation system installation

Water feature design

Pondless water feature installation

Module Four;

Year-round Property Maintenance

Jan 14th-15th

Gardening through all seasons 

Spring clean-up and mulch 

Pruning

Plant ID

Weed control           

Invasives vs. Natives

Tree and plant health assessment           

Turfcare and mowing

Annual flowers; design and install

Water feature maintenance 

Snow Removal   

Join the class.

Get the knowledge.

  • All classes are strictly limited to 10 students. 

  • All necessary class materials are provided. 

  • Registration fees are non-refundable. Should an unavoidable conflict occur, every effort will be made to apply fees paid to another module or provide a make-up session. 

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Meet Your Expert Instructors

Here are just a few of the expert instructors leading Landscape Bootcamp.
They, together with the rest of the Bootcamp team, bring years of experience in
landscape design, installation and maintenance.

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Twon Schroeder

Certified arborist with 10 years' experience in the landscape industry. Director of Training at Heath Outdoor.

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Heath Hurst

Founding partner of Heath Outdoor and Indy BETA with more than 16 years' experience in the landscaping industry. Expert in maintenance.

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Travis Hurst

Managing partner at Heath Outdoor, with nearly a decade in the landscaping industry. Specializes in design and installation.

Indy BETA is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization that envisions a future where every community is cared for by people who see their work with the land as both a craft and a calling—where meaningful, dignified employment in landscaping contributes to safer, greener, and more connected neighborhoods.

Join Landscape Bootcamp now, and learn the secrets of the trade.

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