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Classroom

6 Key Factors To Consider When Reviewing Landscape Architecture or Design Degree Programs

It can be very difficult to evaluate a college degree program for any subject area and landscape architecture is no different. In this article, I will review 6 key factors that you should consider when looking for future schools in landscape architecture. At the bottom of the article, I also provide a grading rubric which helps streamline this process and formalize your assessment in a single, easy to utilize document.

Office Work

4 Mistakes New Landscape Business Owners Make & How to Avoid Them

In this article, I will review 4 common mistakes new landscape business owners make and how to avoid them. Over the past decade, through running my own design company (along with teaching, mentoring, and coordinating with other landscape professionals) I have seen what works and what doesn’t. Use these line-items to help calibrate your own business for the best possible future success.

Design Questionnaire

How To Develop A Design Questionnaire For Your Landscape Business

In this article, I will review the key elements for creating a design questionnaire for your landscape business. The questionnaire does not only provide valuable information for the designer, but it also helps focus the client on their own needs, wants, and wishes for their property. By completing the questionnaire first, it can make on-site consultations much more productive and valuable to both parties.