Surf these sites: Association of Professional Landscape Designers -- The national association which establishes and encourages standards of excellence in landscape design. Basic Principles of Landscape Design -- An essay which explains how to combine elements of art and science to create a functional, aesthetically pleasing landscape. Building a Garden With Character -- Using hardscape elements of wood and stone to create a unified garden. Certificate in Garden Design -- The courses in the curriculum allow the student to develop the expertise to create beautiful and functional gardens. Conway School of Landscape Design -- A small, ten month graduate program in environmentally sound site design and land use planning. Florida Gardener -- Created specifically for the Florida gardener - besides gardening tips, you can post your questions, share your ideas and participate in a seed exchange. IPM-Based Landscape Design -- Discusses specific design and construction practices that can be utilized to help minimize the reliance on pesticides in the landscape. Irrigation System Design -- Jess Stryker''s irrigation system design and installation tutorials. Japanese Garden Design -- An introduction to the practical aspects of creating a Japanese garden step by step. Landscaping for Energy Efficiency -- How to design and plan the landscape to reduce heating and cooling costs. Mosaicultures International Montreal 2000 -- MIM 2000 will be the world''s first international competition of floral sculptures. From June to October 2000 Oxford College of Garden Design -- The college offers a career opportunity for those wishing to become garden designers. PlantAmerica -- Provides multimedia tools for horticulture and design including a comprehensive online plant database. Plants of Horticulture -- An online database from Ohio State University which includes photos and text describing over 600 ornamental plants. Purdue Landscape and Nursery Thesaurus -- An extensive collection of links to information of interset to landscape and nursery professionals. Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series -- Using the criteria of sustainability to develop landscapes which conserve resources, restrict chemical use and reduce labor inputs. The American Horticultural Society -- The Society is an educational, non-profit organization that recognizes and promotes excellence in American horticulture. The American Society of Landscape Architects -- The ASLA is a national professional society that represents more than twelve thousand members of the landscape architecture profession. The Creative Gardener -- Comprehensive essays discussing the use of form, color and texture in the garden. Traditional Gardening -- A Journal of Practical Information on Creating and Restoring Classic Gardens Wise Water-Use Landscape -- How to plan and design an attractive, useful and water efficient landscape.
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