Introduction to Landscape Design Consultants Council

Established in 1969 with a membership of 12, the National Capital Area Garden Clubs’ Landscape Design Council is now the largest Landscape Design Council in National Garden Clubs, Inc. Landscape Design Council works to promote good landscape design by conducting Beautification Awards programs for cities and counties and by assisting community groups with landscaping projects. The Landscape Design Council is recognized as a group of earnest individuals devoted to promoting the principles of landscape design and to sharing the love of gardening knowledge with the public. As such, the Landscape Design Council is welcomed into private gardens and is often given special behind-the-scenes tours of public gardens. Past adventures include:

●	Exploring gardens of Long Island, The Hamptons, Derek Fell’s farm in Pennsylvania, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

●	Inspecting McCrillis Gardens in Bethesda, Maryland, on a private guided tour.

●	Visiting the home and garden of U.S. Botanical Garden’s director, Holly Shimizu.

●	Traveling to Maryland’s Eastern Shore for a wetlands expedition of bogs, marshes and swamps.

●	Touring the Historic Delaware Valley – Winterthur, Mt. Cuba, Bartram’s Place and Chanticleer.

●	Studying South Carolina’s Low Country Plantations and Gardens.

Check the summer issue of ‘The Capital Gardener’ for a listing of available programs.

For information on joining the Landscape Design Council, please contact by clicking on email address: landscapedesigncouncil@ncagardenclubs.org . We will get back in touch.

Upcoming Dates: To Be Announced.

Newsletter:
To read Landscape Design Consultants’ Council’s

Fall 2011 Newsletter click here.

catching feature, camouflage less-than-lovely objects, apply new uses to old items, or illustrate common-sense ah-ha's for those difficult areas which each garden seems to have. Also, look beyond the specific captions for nuances which will further excite your garden creativity.

This 44-page book (written by Nancy Burns and Poss Tarpley, Landscape Design Council) contains over 130 color photos in an 8.5" x 11" format. Cost is only $10 each for National Garden Clubs members and Master Gardeners, $14 for non-members, plus $2.50 each to mail. For orders over 5 copies, e-mail n.burns@cox.net for a reduced postage rate.

We hope you find THE CREATIVE GARDEN fun to read and useful in creating your vision of the perfect garden. Order your copy today for the Holidays--also makes great hostess gifts. Enjoy!

To order ‘The Creative Garden’

[Click on word or pdf format ] to print order form.

Uses of Basic Landscape Design Practices:

Protects the Environment for Wildlife
Manages Rain Runoff
Affords Children an Appreciation of Their Surroundings Through Education & Observation when Possible.
Incorporates Sustainable Practices In Design
Uses Pervious Paving for Sidewalks, Driveways & Porches
Considers the Impact of Design on the Community and the Environment.

Study Environmental Benefits of Design:

Captures Water
Circulates Water
Cleans Water

Conserves Water
Ecologically Manages Storm Water
Reintroduces Native Plants

Learn Good Use of Space to Create Privacy:

Design Adds the Feeling of Tranquility
Harmony is Felt Through Balance of Design
Space Built-In for Guests
Privacy is Provided Through Use of Plants & Structure
Design Invites Family Gatherings
Low Maintenance
Best Use of Small Areas
Add Appropriate Lighting to Maintain The Feeling of Harmony & Tranquility

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Does Your Garden Need a Few Finishing Touches?

National Capital Area Garden Clubs’ Landscape Design Council has a NEW BOOK to help~~

THE CREATIVE GARDEN~~Setting the Stage with Practical and Clever Ideas was written to spark creative ideas for those who are passionate about 'setting the stage' in their home garden. Filled with many examples and solutions to enhance your outdoor spaces, this new picture book promises to be an inspirational springboard to get your creative juices flowing.

The 130+ full color photographs in THE CREATIVE GARDEN offer a wide range of options - some to add a touch of drama, others to double the garden's view, create elegant flourishes or an eye-

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The Meaning of Sustainable in Landscape Design is as follows:

According to the Sustainable Sites Initiative “…landscape practices are defined as sustainable if they enable natural and built systems to work together to “meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.

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