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2009-07-23 16:28:38 by ingrid

quot;Traditional to just the touch of the Orientquot;. This is just a small sample of quot;Before amp; Afterquot; landscape designs. We are a ...

My boyfriend wants to start his own landscaping business like his father did but he doesn't know which is better... What type of schooling does each require and licenses? Thanks!

A landscape architect has 5 years of college in Landscape Architecture and has passed a rigorous several day exam to get a license. Anyone can call themselves a a garden designer. If your boyfriend wants to install plant material, he will probably need a landscape contractors license or horticulture license, both administered by the state and so easy to pass, a second grader could do it.
Landscape Architects can draw and sell plans. No one else can. Landscape Architects are not only designers, but also engineers.

2008-11-20 11:01:49 by Betty I

The angle opposite he 4 ft side is 30 degrees, how man distinct triangular gardens can the designer make using these measurments?

I don't know, but I love that this question is in the Math & Science section, but specifically the Agriculture Section

2009-05-08 07:19:10 by newyorkfan18

I love to garden. I read A LOT of books and magazines on gardening, landscaping just plants in general. I have some landscape software that I enjoy and thought that I could peruse my interest and make a career out of it. What steps do I need to take??

You should look into programs at your local University.. all reputible landscape designers are Regisered Landscape Architects, so look into that too.

I think all really good LA's have knowledge of the plant material that they are using. Too many times I see landscapes with plants in the wrong place, which causes problems for the plant in the long run...

Definitely take a lot of plant ID courses, work in gardens or garden centers to get hands on experience, and get registered as a landscape architect! (http://www.asla.org/)

Good luck and have fun!!

2006-09-19 12:04:28 by Scarlet

I am thinking about starting an organic garden center business. I do not have any experience with retail. Another option that I am considering is to become a landscape designer. It seems like going the landscape designer route would be less risky than entering the retail world, but I have to say I am drawn to the garden center business. Any ideas, advice? What should I consider before making my decision? Any advice would be helpful and appreciated.
I would like to add that I feel fairly confident as far as gardening is concerned. I am planning on taking classes on landscape design.

Well, I applaud you first of all for wanting to open an organic center. Depending on where you live will determine the marketability. I would advise to start with the center and offer design/installation as well. That way you will cover both areas of interest and generate leads on both ends.

There are probably lots of designers/installers around you, but not many if any organic supply centers. You can do wholesale to public as well, and if you do it can be operated as a farming business as long as you are growing things yourself even if from plugs (if you can find a supplier of organic plugs) to save on taxes.

2007-05-04 18:06:23 by Anna