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Landscape Architects design open places such as parks, recreation areas, pedestrian malls, school campuses, and public gardens. Follow these links for information on all phases of landscape architecture, including famous gardens and their designers, research, organizations, publications, and career advice. For practical, do-it-yourself landscaping advice, also see Landscaping, here at About.com.
City Parks
As cities grow, it has become important to set aside green space where urban dwellers can enjoy trees, flowers, lakes and rivers, and wildlife. Landscape architects work with urban planners to design city parks that integrate nature into an overall urban plan. Some city parks have zoos and planetariums. Some city parks encompass many acres of forested land. Other city parks resemble town plazas with formal gardens and fountains. Listed here are landmark examples of city park design.
Olmsted's Beautiful Schools
Some of the most picturesque college campuses in the United States were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted or his partners. Find information, resources, and commentary on great campuses by Olmsted.
Frederick Law Olmsted
The life and works of landscape design pioneer Frederick Law Olmsted, with links to facts and photos for his gardens, parks and campuses.
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