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The resource links on this page take you to information regarding: the basics of landscaping, insects, pests, pesticides, plant diseases, turf management certifications and industry jobs.  For additional resources see Careers in Horticulture and Landscaping.

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Landscape Planning and Design

Basic Principles of Landscape Design
Basic Principles and Elements of Landscape Design
Bubble Diagrams
Color Techniques for Landscape Design
Concept Plans
Completed Landscape Design
Design and Planning Parks
Design Methods
Drawing a Landscape Design - Site Analysis
Elements of Design
How to Design a Garden
Landscape Design Symbols
Landscape Drawing Enhancements
Landscape Design Example
Landscape Design Principles
Landscape Design Tips
Landscape Principles - Australia
Planning the Home Landscape
Principles of Design
Scale Drawings
Site Analysis
Sustainability and Landscape Design
Sustainable Landscape Design Principles


Basics of Landscaping

Energy Saving Landscapes
History of Landscape Architecture
Knowledge and Skills Required of Landscape Architects - PDF
Maintaining the Landscape Design
Optimize Land Potential
Pond Building Guide
Plant Selection
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture- What is it
Landscape Architecture Field of Work
Landscape Blueprint Example
Landscape Care
Landscape Propagation Workbook
Landscape Weed Management - PDF
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency - EERE
Landscaping How To Videos
Lawns and Landscapes - University of Florida
Mulches for Landscaping
Soil Science
Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series
Taxonomy of Landscape Plants
What are Fabric Structures
What is Geodesy
What is Landscape Architecture
What is Landscape Architecture
Xeriscape Gardening
Xeriscape Principles
Xeriscape Principles of Design
Xeriscaping


Dictionaries, Glossaries and Terms

Glossary of Botanical Terms - Search
Glossary of Gardening and Landscaping Terms
Glossary of Landscaping Terms
Landscape Design Glossary
Landscape Glossary
Landscape Ordinance Terms
Landscaping Terms -  University of Florida
Master Gardener Plant Terms


History

Frederick Law Olmsted founder of Am Landscape Architecture
Historic Landscapes - HALS Project
History of Landscape Architecture
Historic Landscape Designs 1850-1920
Parkitecture - National Parks Early 20th Century


Landscaping

Botanical Garden Links
Complete Landscape Design for Do It Yourselfers
Creating Water-Wise Landscaping
Edible Landscaping
Garden Aesthetics
Gardens Designed by Olmstead
Groundswell - Constructing the Modern Landscape
Landscape and Nursery Articles- Virginia Tech
Landscaping and Horticulture Careers
Landscape Careers - Employment site
Landscaping for a Healthy Planet
Landscaping Articles
Landscaping Directory - About.com
Landscaping for Wildlife or Ecosystems
Landscaping with Native Plants
Neighborhoods for People - Designing Spaces - PDF
Plant Databases and Images
SAPLING-Architecture, Planning and Landscaping


Trees, Shrubs, Vines

Aboriculture Related Links
Agroforestry
Agroforestry Publications
Boxwood in Landscaping
Invasive Woody Plants
Living Sculptures Blog
Plant Database of Trees, Shrubs and Vines
Pruning Trees and Shrubs
Training and Pruning Fruit Trees
Tree Care and Planning Toolkit
Tree Guide
Trees and Shrubs Image Gallery 
Trees and Landscaping
Trees for Problem Landscapes
Topiary Resources - Living Sculpture


Soil

Amending Soil for Perenial Beds
Dig It - Learn About Soil
Soil Management in Home Gardens and Landscapes
Soil Sampling Guide - PDF


Pollution and Conservation

Acid Rain
Biodiversity and Conservation
Center for Plant Conservation
Conservation Center EPA
Conservation Chronology
Conservation Technology Information
Create a Backyard Habitat
Environmental Basics
Environmental Protection Subjects
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
Forest Research and Conservation
Groundwater Pollution
National Trust - Preseving Houses and Gardens
Noise Pollution
Pollutants - Toxics
Pollution Organizations
Rotten Truth About Garbage
Scorecard - Pollution in your area
Sierra Club
Tools for Naturalists
Turning the Tide on Pollutants - Marine Debris


Recycling

Pennsylvania's Recycling Homepage
Recycling Guide
Recycling Web Directory


Math

Landscaping Cost Calculator


Lesson Plans

Agriculture Related Lesson Plans
Conservation Teacher Resources
Environmental Teaching Resources
Horticulture Hand Tool Safety Lesson Plan
Learning Through Landscapes - Lesson Plans
Career and Work Related Lesson Plans
K-12 Plant Lessons

Insects and Pests

Entomology on the Web
Insects and Pests
Insect and Pest Control
Insect Journal- Insect Identification
Insects on the Web - Bug Bios
Invaders Database System
Invasive species - Weeds and Pests
Pest Web
Plant Pest ID


Plant Diseases

ASP Net:Plant Pathology
Brown Patch on Turfgrass
Images of Plant Diseases
Plant Disease Diagnostics
Plant Disease and Insect Identifcation Pamphlets
Plant Identification Resources
Plant Management -Plant Health Progress
Plant Management - Applied Plant Science
Plant Pathology - Illustrated Glossary
Plant Pathology Internet Guidebook
Plant Pathology Terms
Turfgrass Diseases - Management
Vegetable Diseases - Cornell


Pesticides and Safety

Biopesticides - EPA
Biological Control - A Guide to Natural Enemies
Classified List of Pesticides
Effects of Pesticides
Firewise- Wildlife Fire Protection
Herbicides
Horticulture Hand Tool Safety
Household Products Database - Pesticides, Fertilizers
How Much is a Part Per Million
Insecticides to Manage Landscapes
Movement of Pesticides in the Environment
Occupational and Industrial Safety Links
Pest Alerts
Pest Control Tutorial
Pesticide Application Record - Template
Pesticide Application Safety  
Pesticide Common Names
Pesticide Education Home Page
Pesticide Education Resources
Pesticide Information Network
Pesticide Information Profiles
Pesticide Poisoning Symptoms - PDF
Pesticide Safety Fact Sheets
Pesticides by Group
Pesticides - MSDS Information
Toxic Effects of Pesticides
Toxic Effects on Skin


Turf Management

Florida Turf
Grass Family
Lawns and Grasses - Colorado State
Pest Management for Turfgrass
Poaceae - Grass Family
Snow Molds
Species of Grasses
Turf Information - Plant Answers
Turf Glossary
Turfgrass Identification
Turf Links - Purdue
Turf Tips
Turfgrass Diseases and Pests
Turfgrass Links
Turfgrass Species
Ultimate Turfgrass Links


Irrigation

Irrigation Industry standards - PDF
Irritation Glossary
Irrigation Design Tutorials
Irrigation Formulas and Tutorials 


Natural Spaces and Resources

American Trails Home Page
Bureau of Land Management
Careers in the Environment
Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
Create a Habitat at Work
Earth Portal
Ecosystems of  the USA
Endangered Spaces
Fire- National Interagency Coordination Center
Forestry Related Links
Great Public Places
National Atlas
National Parks
Natural Park Service
Natural Resources and Conservation Links
Natural Resources Research Information
Natural Wetlands Research Center
Nature Conservancy
Outdoor Action Guide to the Outdoors
Outdoor Recreation Research Resource List
Outdoor Resources online
Parks and Recreation Web Directory
Parks - Understanding and Using
Protected Areas Worldwide
Smart Growth- Paving the American Dream
Walking and Hiking - Trail Database
Wilderness Society Library
Wetlands Fact Sheet
World Atlas of Biodiversity
World Database on Protected Areas
World Heritage Sites


Schools

Accredited Landscape Architecture Schools


Associations and Organizations

Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation
American Planning Association
American Society of Landscape Architecture
Association of Garden Trusts
Association of Professional Landscape Designers
European Federation for Landscape Architecture
Fabric Structures Association
Garden Media Guild


Certification and Jobs

Aboriculture Schools
Accredited Programs Landscape Architecture
AgCareers.com
Agronomy Certifications
American Society of Landscape Architects
Certified Crop Advisor
Certified Landscape Professional
Certified Master Arborist
Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board
Desert Landscaping Certification
Earthworm Jobs - Jobs in Green Industry
Entomologist Certification
Horticulture Certification - CPH
Horticulture Jobs
Irrigation Certification
Irrigation Jobs
Landscape Architecture - Profession in Demand
Master Gardener Programs
Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards
Professional Grounds Certification
Professional Landscape Designer Certification
Professional Soil Scientist Certification
State Licensure Resources
Understanding Irrigation Certifications
Wetlands Jobs



Clipart, Images and Photographs

Clipart 4 Projects
Classroom Clip Art
Image Collections, Digital Repositories, Galleries
Insect Images - USDA
Plant Image Resources
USDA Image Resources - Crops, Plants, Insects, Fruit and Veggies

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