Landscape design is similar to landscape architecture. Landscape design focuses more on the artistic merits of design, while Landscape architecture encompasses the artistic design as well as structural engineering. Landscape design and Landscape Architecture, both take into account soils, drainage, climate and other issues, because the survival of selected plants depends on those. Landscape Architecture may require a license depending on the country and region (a license is needed in most USA states). In Oregon, for example, a Landscape Contractor licensed with the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board, may provide levels of landscape architecture and design as long as that landscaper does not assign the title "landscape architect" to themselves. Landscape designers may be required to have a license, depending on the level and detail in the design plan, as well as the location. Landscape design landscape planning is concerned with small and large scale projects. The establishment of landscape plants over a period of time is not landscape design, but is considered "landscape management". Landscape design is almost synonymous with garden design. Landscape architecture and landscape design can, and should, embrace garden design, landscape management, landscape engineering, landscape detailing, landscape urbanism, landscape assessment and landscape planning.

Traditionally, landscape designers and architects have used pencil and paper to plot the position of plants and other landscape features. Landscape design software has become a popular choice since the advent of the personal computer.

Practically speaking, landscape architecture and landscape design are almost the same, if done properly according to the science, knowledge and skill that should be utilized. Some Landscape Designers are licensed Landscape Architects. Sometimes, professionals must call themselves "Landscape Designers" because local laws and rules prevent advertising as "Landscape Architects" without that level of license. Licensed Landscape Architects must pass a rigorous 5 section exam to ensure a minimum level of competency within the profession and to protect the health, welfare and safety of the end user.

There are also licensed Landscape Contractors who perform landscape design. They may employ landscape designers.

Culturally, Landscape Architects are frequently associated with larger projects, and Landscape Designers are associated with smaller projects. But in actual practice, that's not the case 100% of the time.

In the landscape design profession, "Landscape Architecture" is generally the name of the more advanced level of college education pertaining to landscape design.

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I need to design the landscape of a small back yard. Any tips?
Q. I see a lot of books on designing large gardens, but we live in California and have a very small back yard that we'd like to liven up (right now it's just mulch). Is it worth hiring a contractor? Is there good landscape design software we could use to help do it on our own?
Asked by JS - Tue Nov 21 13:26:33 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. HGTV offers an online tutorial. If you are cramped for space. I'd plant vertically...Tall, skinny shrubs, climbing plants, hang baskets from fence, house, etc. Save all the ground space you have for you to move around in and enjoy. Potted plants offer lots of versatility. If you get tired of where they are or need that space later, just move them. P.S. Keep the mulch away from the foundation of the house. It give bugs easier access to basements and crawlspaces.
Answered by artsycasey - Tue Nov 21 14:23:46 2006

What tropical native plants can go into a landscape design with four beds and a large pond?
Q. All the garden beds have different types of plants which have overgrown and become untidy. This landscape is in tropical Nth Queensland, Australia
Asked by ynot - Sat Sep 30 07:48:18 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. where do you live? here in florida, gingers are very good, as are all the llillies - canna, calla, louisiana & african. although technically not native, they are semi or full tropicals. also, plumeria (frangipangi or hawaiian lei flower) is good.
Answered by teddi - Sat Sep 30 17:34:24 2006

What schooling/experience is needed for a landscape design job?
Q. What schooling/experience is needed for a landscape design job?
Asked by jan - Tue Jan 31 08:58:39 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. From no schooling to advanced degrees, most states have plenty of two year programs that will get you into landscape design. A smaller number of programs exist for landscape architecture, I know the Uof MN has one. With no schooling you are limited by your personal experience and what you can learn from others and truely have to sell yourself and your designs to get established.
Answered by Benji Man - Tue Jan 31 10:42:26 2006

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