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2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Submitted by PatClayes on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 01:47

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Click here for The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones.

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What Do You Really See?

Submitted by Mary Lou Goodwin on Thu, 08/05/2010 - 22:22

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by Alexis Slafer,
Landscape Design Study Program Chairman

OVERVIEW
Landscape design is the planned modification of the land for the use and enjoyment of people. Good designs are the result of the design process, incorporating the principles and elements of design. Landscape design is primarily concerned with the allocation and design of outdoor space; where good solutions provide adequate and well-defined spaces for all of the intended uses.
When evaluating the gardens, consider the following:

Landscape Design Consultants Make a Difference

Submitted by Mary Lou Goodwin on Thu, 08/05/2010 - 04:30

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NGC Landscape Design Consultants have many opportunities to make a difference in their communities. Possibilities abound to present landscape design programs and workshops on a multitude of subjects depending on a Consultant's particular area of interest and expertise.

Success in the Landscape Design Process

Submitted by alexis.slafer on Thu, 08/05/2010 - 00:02

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Design is as individualistic as the person who does the design. Landscape design combines the elements of art & science to create a functional, aesthetically pleasing design, often acting as a link or an extension of indoor living to the outdoors.

The elements and principles of design are the means through which a designer evaluates the effectiveness and success of a project. The elements and principles act as the tools and guidelines for developing the design.