Landscaping Classes and Training

Just like in any industry, in landscape design, there are both pros and cons. If this is a field you are debating entering, then you are likely curious about what the cons might be, to see if it is something you would be able to work through, or if it would be a deal breaker. … Read more

Whether you’re creating a new flowerbed around your home or building a new park within a city block, landscape design has several different advantages that can benefit you, local businesses, customers, visitors, and even the environment. The advantages of landscape design are to reduce soil pollution, stop erosion, preserve the natural environment, manage water runoff, … Read more

Landscape design is considered one step up from your basic landscaper—so it’s important to have the skills and experience to back up your job description. So how can you become a better landscape designer?  To become a good landscape designer, gain experience on the job, learn more about botany, plants, and flowers, learn how to … Read more

A professional landscape designer includes a variety of career pathways. Your landscape design career can begin with something as simple as a lawnmowing and weed pulling after or it can even be a moonlighting side-hustle for your regular job. But your investment in your business should certainly not stop with a good lawn mower and … Read more

Every career starts somewhere. Laborers such as plumbers and electricians may hone their crafts in trade schools and with apprenticeships, while artists such as actors and musicians may have spent countless hours, if not weeks, in summer camps and classes. However, most modern careers take shape in one place: college! Most skilled careers require some … Read more

Good things take time and your career goals are no exception. If you want to get something done, you have to do it right! A career in landscape design can be lucrative but most people cannot simply hop into the career with no issue. As with many careers, getting started in your landscape design career … Read more

Landscaping is an in-demand industry. If you own any type of property, there’s a high probability you’ll need some landscaping. This constant need also means it can be easy to start a landscaping business especially since landscaping has a large umbrella of jobs under it. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more … Read more

Having a career as a professional landscape designer gives you the best of all worlds!  It’s a trifecta of nature, technology, and art—but it’s also people skills like listening, giving and taking direction, and compromise. There are academic, practical, and personal requirements to the job, so let’s have a look at just what they are. … Read more

Your landscaping business is taking root. Congratulations, your hard work is paying off!  You’re going to need to hire more employees–but it will take a special blend of talent to keep growing in the right direction!   A successful landscaping business takes a team that is dependable, responsible, creative, and tough. Here are my keys to … Read more