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	Results In Physical Land Planning The landscape architect seeks to obtain the most functional economical and esthetic results in physical land planning. To do so he makes application of his esthetic appreciation creative design talent knowledge of natural and manmade elements comprising the total landscape and technical ability to portray design ideas.

Attractively designed, healthy, and well-maintained lawns, gardens, and grounds create a positive first impression, establish a peaceful mood, and increase property values. Landscaping contractors perform the variety of tasks necessary to achieve a pleasant and functional outdoor environment. They also care for indoor gardens and plantings in commercial and public facilities, such as malls, hotels, and botanical gardens.

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Landscaping contractors physically install and maintain landscaped areas. They grade property, install lighting or sprinkler systems, and build walkways, terraces, patios, decks, and fountains. In addition to initially transporting and planting new vegetation, they transplant, mulch, fertilize, and water flowering plants, trees, and shrubs and mow and water lawns. A growing number of residential and commercial clients, such as managers of office buildings, shopping malls, multiunit residential buildings, and hotels and motels, favor full-service landscape maintenance. Landscaping contractors perform a range of duties, including mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing, dethatching, and mulching, for such clients on a regular basis during the growing season.

Landscaping contractors prepare cost estimates, schedule work for crews on the basis of weather conditions or the availability of equipment, perform spot checks to ensure the quality of the service, and suggest changes in work procedures. In addition, landscaping contractors train workers in their tasks; keep employees’ time records and record work performed; and even assist workers when deadlines are near.

The Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) offers the designations “Certified Landscape Professional (Exterior and Interior)” and “Certified Landscape Technician (Exterior or Interior)” to those who meet established education and experience standards and who pass a specific examination.

Some common terms related to landscaping contractors include:

• Landscape Architechture
• Horticulture
• Irrigation Systems
• Landscape Lighting
• Landscape Maintenance
• Erosion Control
• Tree Care

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