When a retired couple in York, PA wanted to have an outdoor family entertainment area completed, they knew they had to find the right professional for the job. Retired professionals themselves, this couple came from the engineering and metal fabrication industry and already had a lot of ideas on exactly what they wanted done. The key was to find a landscape contractor…
Jackie Robertson fell in love with Oregon in 1975, and has lived and gardened there almost continuously ever since. She was inspired to study Landscape Architecture after beginning to design the landscape for her personal rural and deer plagued paradise, which she now maintains as a demonstration garden for the firm. She earned her degree at the University of…
TEN RELATED HOW TO s: Bubble diagrams in Landscape Design with ConceptDraw PRO It’s not easy to plan all the details of your landscape at once. Therefore, you can use a bubble diagram to create a draft of the future project. You can develop any bubble diagrams and use them in your landscape design project with ConceptDraw PRO and it’s predesigned templates. This…
A CAEP Landscaping Training Program is a great opportunity for a real green hands-on learning experience. Landscaping Training Program participants learn in a structured, goal-oriented and professional environment to advance their career. CAEP Landscape Training Program host companies work with both residential and business spaces. This opportunity will help…
Our landscape design services at are based on the idea that an integral part of any land development process is the establishment of landscaped areas. Property values increase and curb appeal in enhanced with quality landscaping. Landscaping at our homes and offices enhances our quality of life. Whether it is the preservation of specimen trees or the establishment…
This is a two year full time postgraduate course for graduates in other subjects who wish to qualify as professional Landscape Architects in the UK and other IFLA member countries. The course is fully accredited by the Landscape Institute. The first year is an intensive conversion year. Students are introduced to landscape design approaches, theories and history…
Augmenting Landscape Architects Design Workflows with Information Modeling Hosts: Stephen Schrader, PLA, ASLA, Holcombe Norton Partners, Inc. Join Stephen Schrader, PLA, ASLA, associate landscape architect at Holcombe Norton Partners, Inc., as he demonstrates how to apply building information modeling (BIM) tools to the practices of landscape architecture and…
Imagine the native landscape of Mid-America, here in the Upper Midwest, with its woodlands, natural meadows, flowing water, rock cliffs, sunshine and dappled shade, ever-changing as seasons pass, as clouds part, as the sun sets and the moon rises. Architect Jens Jensen imagined this landscape. He lived in it, studied it, and worked out a plan to reshape the Luther…
Our experienced team at Eden Landscape are at the forefront of Modern Landscape Design and Construction in Australia. Our philosophy is to design and construct creative, functional and sustainable outdoor living spaces that suit individual requirements and serve to enrich people’s lives. Eden Landscape is a full service, landscape design and construction company…
Maryann Thompson is Professor in Practice of Architecture in the Department of Architecture. She was educated at Princeton University and the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University, where she is a member of the Architecture faculty and teaches options studios. She founded Maryann Thompson Architects in 2; prior to that she was a founding partner of Thompson…
Training for landscape designers is available through associate s, bachelor s and master s degree programs. You can learn about specific ways to incorporate trees, bushes, flowers, wood and stone to create a beautiful and useful outdoor space. Certification is available for experienced professionals. Read more about the degree options, certification requirements…
Installing a patio, or customizing an existing one, is a rewarding step in actualizing the vision you have for your home. If you’re in the process of designing or remodeling your patio, take a look at these tricks from the pros to help you create your little piece of outdoor paradise for your NJ home. Form and Function Take some time to consider what the function…
Gardens and yards aren’t just extra spaces that come with a house, nor should they be. You deserve to have a front and back yard that not only looks beautiful, but makes you really want to spend more time outside and enjoy your property in all seasons. After all, the history and tradition of garden design stretches back hundreds of years and is an important part…
This year they are celebrating 20 years of practice since their start in an East London studio in 1997. Throughout these past two decades, they have defined and expanded their skills as a practice and gained recognition for their international work which challenges preconceived notions of landscape design, with their focus on the importance of the influence design…
Natural Stone Natural stone remains the most desired choice of materials for landscaping architects worldwide, and has established its place in history. There is no other material that can match it for beauty, strength, and the ability to withstand the ultimate test of time. Stones are an inexpensive and effective way to add life to any garden. Stones give structure…
From day one, Fontana Landscapes has been looking for ways to exceed expectations. After years of hard work and diligence, we continue to strive for ways to stand out in our competitive market. Here are a few: Quality landscape design services are critical to our company, settling for nothing short of the absolute best. Whether we are maintaining your strata…
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The first professional degree program is three years in length and is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than landscape architecture or architecture. The second professional degree is two years in length and is designed for those who already hold an accredited bachelors degree in either landscape architecture or architecture…
Long Beach, CA 90814 (949) 735-3324 Very pleased with our backyard project that Roxanne designed and installed. Initially we were just going to have her provide a detailed design and we would plant everything but decided a professional would do a much better job installing the plants based on the specs. I felt the design fee was reasonable ($500) especially if…
The entranceway to a property creates an important first impression, setting the tone and conveying how you feel about your home. There are many factors at play in achieving a well-designed entrance including, aesthetics, maneuverability, functionality and security. Also very important are the size, shape, and material types chosen. Here are some features and…
Tropical landscape design is fun, vibrant, and lush outdoor space that complements a variety of architectural styles. Exotic, tropical style gardens provide a relaxing escape from the busy everyday routine. However, many homeowners choose not to implement this design because they worry about maintaining tropical vegetation, especially those in cooler climates…
Arizona is known for its extreme summer temperatures – A Ramada or Pergola is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Arizonans are constantly looking for ways to beat the heat! With swimming pools being the number one investment for those looking to cool off when it hits 100 degrees, you can bet creating shade follows a close second. For the average Phoenix backyard…
How do you go about establishing a harmonious link between inside and outside? Think first in terms of interlocking the spaces of the garden with the spaces of the room that adjoins it to create a flow between in and out. If you can also keep spaces in scale with one another, you will be much of the way toward the desired effect. How you style the outside space…
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OLP of San Antonio & the Hill Country, LLC/Flickr Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Landscape lighting describes a large and varied family of outdoor lighting fixtures. These versatile, weatherproof lights can be used to illuminate pathways, flower beds, trees, fences, driveways, stone walls, doorways, and more. Some landscape lighting systems operate…
Having proper outdoor lighting is more important than you think. Visitors will appreciate being invited to your home for an evening dinner party with welcoming and well lit landscape lighting. If you don’t know where to start with revamping your outdoor lighting, we’re here to help. This outdoor lighting 101 is going to lay everything out for you, from planning…
Are you thinking about hiring a landscaping company, but have no idea what it’ll cost? Let’s take a look at what you should budget for your project. One of the most common questions we get is from homeowners who aren’t sure how much they should set aside for their landscaping design or installation. Many people have never hired a contractor for one of these services…
