Landscape design/architecture?

I've always been interested in gardens/landscape/flowers/ trees, etc. I want to make designing/beautifying gardens my hobby. I am just starting out and I have a lot to learn...





There are 2 parts to my question:


--What's the difference between landscape design and landscape architecture?


--Do I need to become a plant expert? For example, if I am planning a section of a garden and I want a tree that has beautiful large pink flowers, should I be expected to list the names of all trees that match this description? (i.e. the magnolia tree). Do I need to become knowledgeable of the life cycles of all different types of plants and what specifically needs to be done to take care of them (i.e. know that X plant needs a lot of sunlight and a lot of water, while Y plant grows well in clay soil, etc)?





Thanks!

Landscape design/architecture?
Landscape architechure is a degreeand more too learn.





Landscape design is kind of just a job description. Doesn't really mean the same thing everywhere or to everybody.





You will need to have a reasonable working knowledge of the plants for your area to be any good at it. Learning about the plants is a big part of the fun of it.





Just keep reading and experimenting in your garden. Learn the plants you have and can get.





And take time to relax with the plants. They will help you learn if you watch.
Reply:answer part 1


there both the same, an architect designs something, and a designer is the architect of the finnished product.


part 2


start swotting go back to school or uni and learn everything you can about plants and flowers, after 50 years of learning you will still find things that you don`t in a garden


best of luck in your new career
Reply:I dont know the difference between the two, but if you go for Landscape architecture, you do have to know the different plants and stuff. My exboyfriend was an LA major and spent most of his classes outside checking out plants and stuff.
Reply:Good knowledge and common sense really helps.I often find myself going back to this web site I found.





Good luck