Conway School of Landscape Design -- http://www.csld.edu/
Massachusetts based graduate program of environmentally sound site design and land use planning.
Sustainable Urban Landscape -- http://www.sustland.umn.edu/index.html
Using the criteria of sustainability to develop landscapes to conserve resources, restrict chemical use and reduce labor inputs.
Plants of Horticulture -- http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/hort/plants.html
Photos and text describing over 600 ornamental plants. A database from Ohio State University.
Landscape Design School -- http://www.landscape-designer.co.nz
Home study course to help prepare the student for a career as a professional landscape designer.
Wise Water-Use Landscape -- http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/ag508_2.html
Planning and designing an attractive, useful, and water efficient landscape.
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency -- http://www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/landscape.html
Designing landscapes to reduce heating and cooling costs.
Basic Principles of Landscape Design -- http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/scripts/htmlgen.exe?document_mg086
Essay explaining how to combine elements of art and science to create a functional, aesthetic landscape.
Landscaping to Attract Birds -- http://www.bcpl.net/~tross/by/attract.html
Introduction and instructions on inviting birds into your landscape.
High Country Gardens Tips -- http://www.highcountrygardens.com/articles/
Articles about planning and creating a drought tolerant and water-wise, easy-care garden.
Less Lawn -- http://www.lesslawn.com
More sensible landscaping for gardeners and nature lovers... practical steps to shrink your lawn and grow your pleasure.
Ilona's Reflecting Pool Garden -- http://www.geocities.com/reflectpool/gardening.html
Garden design ideas, with an emphasis on gardening in the Midwest region.
Home Garden Design -- http://www.acsedu.co.uk/ldscdesign
Home Landscaping course. Optional assignments and award of merit available for a small fee.
Energy Savers: Landscaping -- http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/energy_savers/landscaping.html
Information on using landscaping to reduce energy bills.
The Wise Gardener -- http://www.thewisegardener.com/
Tropical gardening site originating in South Florida combining humor with information on palms, cacti and succulents; cooking with herbs and spices and garden decorating tips.
Sustainable Trees and Shrubs -- http://www.uri.edu/research/sustland/
Provides information on tolerance, resistance, selection, and planting.
About Landscaping -- http://landscaping.about.com
Information for homeowners on hardscape and softscape elements in landscape design. Includes a chat room and forum.
Suite101: Designing Home Landscapes -- http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/17244
Ongoing series of articles on a variety of home landscaping topics, from plant choice and designing around problems to tours of gardens around the world.
Marble Paradise - Custom Marble Pieces for Landscaping -- http://www.finesgallery.com/
Homeowners, Designers and Landscapers buy Marble Statues, Fountains, Tables, Benches, Busts, Gazeebos and Custom Marble pieces here. Your one stop resource for Beautiful Marble Creations.
Garden and Hearth: Landscaping Ideas -- http://www.gardenandhearth.com/2-landscaping-ideas.htm
Collection of articles loosely arranged around garden design, ranging from windowbox construction to plant selection.
LEAFappeal -- http://www.leafappeal.com/
A searchable photo gallery of yards and gardens, showing pictures of interesting plantings, combinations and layouts, garden art, paths, and structures.
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