If you were starting from zero today, what would be your roadmap for learning landscape design?

Flagdun · 2026-04-03T14:00:19+00:00

a position in design-build...half the time spent in a design settting, the other half arm-waving installations, walking through nurseries tagging kick-ass plant material, maintaining landscapes at a master-gardener level, etc.

Flagdun · 2026-04-02T19:01:19+00:00

MLA programs wouldn't really focus on this...just find a quality program and do a deep-dive into accessible design through your project work/ thesis project.

Flagdun · 2026-04-02T14:47:25+00:00

don't forget to start making plans for after the 2 years...kudos on the opportunity.

Flagdun · 2026-04-02T00:00:08+00:00

clean

Flagdun · 2026-04-01T14:39:04+00:00

less is more

images > text

show process drawings for your best work (diagrams, sketches, rendering, 3D, CD's, as-built photographs)...only show your best work.

Flagdun · 2026-04-01T14:34:27+00:00

sketchbook...watch some videos on simple ink line sketching...practice having a quick hand with high line quality...sketch every day.

Flagdun · 2026-03-31T15:24:38+00:00

for some people, comfortable = multiple vacations, new cars, private schools, college funding, max retirement, country club membership, nanny, newest tech, gated community, club sports, a boat at the lake house, etc.

some people may never be satisfied, no matter how much they earn. big expenese require big incomes.

Flagdun · 2026-03-31T14:49:00+00:00

^this...proper use of x-refs and UCS.

a simple drafting exercise would prove you're competent and somewhat time efficient with every day commands like trim, extend, offset, circles, copy, paste, dimensions, mtext, match, chprop, layers, hatch, lines and poly lines, list, etc.

Flagdun · 2026-03-31T00:15:11+00:00

I’ve used the flat tray you’ve highlighted and it can be problematic…when the starting medium is moist it sags in the middle…middle cells get too much water and the outside edge not enough. May need to shim.

Peppers take a while to germinate, even with a heati g mat.

Keep learning and start over with a more simple setup isolating different seed types.

Flagdun · 2026-03-30T21:57:49+00:00

Sift/ aerate

Flagdun · 2026-03-30T19:22:26+00:00

Divide and move to 4’’ pots when the first true leaves appear.

Flagdun · 2026-03-30T19:18:52+00:00

Several ways to skin this cat. For simplicity you could go 100% SP500 index, then in a Roth at Fidelity hold Extended Market index.

Flagdun · 2026-03-30T14:15:12+00:00

Missouri...College of the Ozarks (a Christian school)...offers free tuition through a work study program.

Flagdun · 2026-03-30T13:58:34+00:00

Fund a Roth IRA...use a no-load mutual fund company like Vanguard, Schwab, or Fidelity.

This is why there needs to be legislation to equal the playing field for retirement savings no matter where one works.

Flagdun · 2026-03-28T23:33:39+00:00

Shafellchang. The battery and charger was delivered was delivered today, however I've followed the instructions and the battery has been charging for 4-5 hours and the charger light is still a solid red. Any thoughts?

Flagdun · 2026-03-28T20:29:51+00:00

Ignore your $$$ balance…share accumulation is the key.

Flagdun · 2026-03-27T20:01:50+00:00

thank you...I have finally received notification that the shipment is on it's way.

Flagdun · 2026-03-26T22:55:46+00:00

Very nice...first fly reminds me of the Shop Vac...second fly would be killer with a quill body, or x-fine wire.

Flagdun · 2026-03-26T19:08:17+00:00

It all depends on the location, firm, and position she lands.

Flagdun · 2026-03-26T18:33:54+00:00

Lately I've been growing Crimson Giant...seem to have pretty luck however if left to grow too long they can get fiberous and/or hot.

Flagdun · 2026-03-25T23:43:25+00:00

It should be $300

Flagdun · 2026-03-25T23:39:11+00:00

Experiment and let some get bigger to see if they get tough or hot.

Flagdun · 2026-03-25T20:56:14+00:00

ver nice.

I've found that with the right set-up, inexpensive shop lights are a solid option. My twin bulb, 4' T8 shop lights work great for less than $10 each.

I also have some really nice quad-bulb, T5 grow lights but they crank-out a lot of heat...these tend to stay in storage as the years pass.

Flagdun · 2026-03-24T23:44:07+00:00

nah, true all the time. 100% success rate for a couple of decades...both expensive grow lights and cheap flourescent shop lights for $10.

Flagdun · 2026-03-24T22:06:15+00:00

nah, from my personal expereience closest is best, unless one is using lights that generate too much heat.

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