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Creative Career: Home Landscape Design

Creative Career: Home Landscape Design By Kelly Richardson
kelly.richardson@hqeducation.com
HQ Education Columnist
February 7, 2005

Every year, homeowners spend a great deal of money beautifying their properties. One of the critical ingredients in the presentation of their homes is a solid home landscape design. Many homeowners will spare no expense in creating the look they love. When you receive your training in home landscape design, you will be the expert in making a homeowner's property beautiful. Your skills will be in demand and they will bring you a generous salary.

Becoming a home landscape design professional combines your love of the outdoors with your creative drive. There is a variety of sources you can consult for a home landscape design education. These include colleges and universities, technical and trade schools, and through online education programs. There are also a variety of credentials that you can earn as you progress in your education. As with any profession, the level of responsibility and salary-scale will increase as you learn more about home landscape design techniques and principles.

Concepts You Will Cover in a Home Landscape Design Curriculum:
  • Lawn Types. As a home landscape design professional, you will be an expert in the various grasses available for a beautiful lawn. You will be versed in growing techniques and conditions, maintenance, and other concepts associated with lawns.
  • Flowers & Shrubs. Strategically placed flowers and shrubs are the perfect accessories to a home landscape design. You will learn the complementary combinations of flowers and shrubs that people love.
  • Islands. One of the most important aspects of a classy home landscape design is the island. Your education will prepare you to create beautiful islands to decorate a lawn.
  • Accessories. A good home landscape design is not complete without the little extras such as water wheels, statues, and similar garden adornments. You will use these details to finish off your home landscape designs.

About the Author

A freelance writer, researcher and teacher, Kelly Richardson has over 15 years of creative and technical writing experience. He teaches secondary Honors-level English and writes for a variety of clients in specialized industries such as medicine, technology and education. Kelly holds Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in English and Education from Georgia State University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Policy & Leadership.


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