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Design Online
April 2015
The mission of APLD is to advance the profession of landscape design and to promote
the recognition of landscape designers as qualified and dedicated professionals.
Participate, Validate, Educate: Be Market Strong!
APLD Membership Categories are changing in 2016…
What Membership Level is best for me?
In January 2016, APLD will launch new membership categories that will continue to advance the profession of landscape design
and will promote the recognition of landscape designers as qualified and dedicated professionals.
Read the brief descriptions below to see what category best suits your level of education and experience in the field of
landscape design.
Student: Potential members must supply proof of
Certified: Eligible individuals who meet all the criteria
current enrollment in a degree or certificate program
related to landscape design to be accepted as a student
member. This level of membership is limited to four years.
of Professional membership and have successfully
completed APLD’s Certification process. Only Certified
members may use the ‘APLD’ professional designation
after their name. They must adhere to APLD’s Standards
of Practice and must earn 30 CEUs every three years to
maintain their level of membership.
Associate: Eligible individuals who have fewer than
three years of landscape design experience based on
proof of professional experience and verified designbased education. Associate members must earn 15 CEUs
during the three years they are allowed to maintain this
level of membership.
Educator: A professional landscape design educator
who is not a practicing landscape designer. There
are no educational requirements to join this level of
membership.
Professional: Eligible individuals have three or more
years of landscape design experience based on proof of
professional experience as well as a verified design-based
education. Professional members must earn 30 CEUs
every three years to maintain their level of membership.
Allied: Individuals in related fields, such as architecture,
interior design, horticulture, garden writers, landscape
contracting, etc. There are no requirements or
restrictions to join this level of membership.
Become Certified: With the ‘APLD’ professional designation after your name, you will gain a leg up when marketing your design services.
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New Membership Information (continued)
Use the information below as you begin to gather documentation for your 2016 membership category level:
Student
Certified
Education
If you are already an APLD Certified
Landscape Designer, no additional
documentation will be required.
Provide proof of current enrollment in a landscape design,
landscape architecture or related horticulture program by
submitting the following document(s):
•Enrollment verification letter or
•Official transcript
Associate
Education
Provide proof of Associate Degree or higher in Landscape Design
based education by submitting the following document(s):
•Official transcript(s)
Experience
Provide proof of professional Landscape Design experience by
submitting one of the following documents for the current/
previous year:
•Affidavit from employer
•Business license
•Proof of liability insurance
•IRS letter of determination
•Letter of incorporation
•Sales tax certificate
Professional
Education
Provide proof of Associate’s Degree or higher in Landscape Design
based education by submitting the following document(s):
•Official transcript(s)
Experience
Provide proof of professional Landscape Design experience by
submitting one of the following documents for the previous year:
•Affidavit from employer
•Business license
•Proof of liability insurance
•IRS letter of determination
•Letter of incorporation
•Sales tax certificate
You must continue to submit for
recertification, obtaining 30 CEUs over a
three term. Five CEUs must be obtained
in the field of Sustainability, including a
diverse area of study, such as rain garden
design, green roofs or walls, native plant
design, stormwater management etc.
If you wish to become Certified in
2016, you must adhere to the current
application requirements set forth by
APLD.
Education and Experience
•An individual must join and meet
all of the requirements of a
Professional member (see previous)
prior to application for Certification.
•An individual must submit an
application and portfolio to apply
for Certification, based on the
current Certification requirements
set forth by APLD.
If you find your circumstances do not
fit into these categories, but you feel
qualified for Professional membership,
please contact [email protected],
[email protected] or APLD
staff at [email protected]
Member dues will be changing along
with an array of exciting and expanded
member benefits!
Continue to watch the Design Online
newsletter for more information in the
coming months.
Participate, Validate, Educate: Be Market Strong!
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April 8 Webinar Examines Perennials Register by April 3
APLD’s upcoming webinar, The Long-Term Performance of Perennials—Chicago’s Lurie Garden as a Case
Study, presented by British garden writer and researcher Noel Kingsbury, will take place April 8 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Eastern Time.
The long-term performance of perennials is something of an “elephant in the room” since we all know that some
of them are not so perennial, but the nursery trade has never really articulated this. During the webinar, Noel
aims to illustrate some of the key features that mark out true perennials from the short-lived ones, and empower
participants to make their own predictions about plant performance. He will also look at the varying methods and
rates of spread for perennials and the implications of this for their use in projects. The Lurie Garden in Chicago offers
an excellent case study in the use of long-lived, but not always entirely problem-free, perennials.
Register to attend the webinar, or register for a copy of the presentation. Presentations will only be made available to
those who sign up for the webinar prior to it taking place. Cost for members is $55 for live and recorded presentation
and $25 for recorded presentation only. Non-member pricing is $110 for live and recorded
presentation and $50 for recorded presentation only. Click here for a registration form,
or register online.
Noel Kingsbury has been described as “the voice of authority with renegade” undertones. A gardener since
childhood, Noel has run a nursery, designed gardens and public spaces and done doctoral research at the
University of Sheffield’s world-renowned Department of Landscape. Noel is best known for his promotion of
naturalistic planting design but is passionate about any kind of innovation in the garden or the wider greenscape.
He has also written more than 20 books on garden matters, including four with leading designer Piet Oudolf,
as well as the only history of plant breeding. Noel lives and gardens in the Welsh Borders near Hay-on-Wye.
2015 APLD International Landscape
Designer of the Year Awarded
Congratulations to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Andropogen Associates, Ltd. for being
named 2015 APLD International Landscape Designer of the Year
for the non-residential design, Center for Sustainable Landscapes.
The coveted title is given each year to the highest valued entry of
the APLD International Landscape Design Awards winners.
ONE OF EARTH’S GREENEST BUILDINGS: The Center for
Sustainable Landscapes in Pittsburgh houses groundbreaking
sustainability research and science education programs and
serves as a key part of the immersive experience of visitors to
the adjoining Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The
center, which produces all of its own renewable energy and
treats and reuses all water captured on site, has received the
highest sustainable building certifications on the planet.
In addition to this top award, eight Gold Awards and nine Merit
Awards were bestowed this year. Awards winners and their
designs will be featured in the Fall issue of The Designer magazine,
and winners will be recognized at the APLD International Design
Conference, Oct. 8 through 11, in Washington D.C. Landscape
designs in seven different categories were submitted for this year’s
professional program – residential, non-residential, small garden,
show garden, planting design, specialty project and cost-efficient
design. The criteria used to evaluate submissions included project
impact, creativity, technical merit and planting design.
Click here for a complete list of the 2015 winners.
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GET READY FOR A MONUMENTAL CONFERENCE!
Mark your calendars for the APLD International Design Conference
Washington, D.C., Oct 8-12
Oct. 8 - PRECONFERENCE THURSDAY
Oct. 11 - SUNDAY
(optional)
•M
­ orning speakers followed by Guided DC area
‘walking tours’ of public garden spaces
(some public transportation will be required)
• ­Simultaneous Board meeting at hotel
• Evening: Opening Reception and Exhibitor
Showcase
•V
­ irginia and District Residential Garden tours, again
featuring some designed by APLD members
• ­Farewell Reception and Awards Ceremony
Oct. 12 - POST-CONFERENCE MONDAY
(holiday/optional)
• E­ arly morning bus departure for Piedmont Gardens
with late return to Liaison Hotel
Oct. 9 - FRIDAY
•A
­ ll-day educational sessions: 3 tracks focusing
on Sustainability, Design and Business
• ­Certification workshop and Advocacy
presentations
• ­Dinner on your own
Oct. 10 - SATURDAY
­ aryland and Northern Virginia residential
•M
garden tours, featuring several gardens
designed by APLD members
• ­Dine Around
TUESDAY DEPARTURE
Please note that air travel to Reagan or Baltimore
airports is recommended. The Liaison Hotel is located
very near Union Station, a metro stop from both airports.
QUESTIONS?
Contact:
Ellen Johnston, APLD, Program Chair,
[email protected]
Jen Cramer, APLD Director of Conferences & Events,
[email protected]
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APLD Association News
Send Sponsors Our Way
Join APLD on Houzz!
If you know of any companies that would be a good fit as an
APLD sponsor, let them know the benefits of sponsorship.
You can refer them to our sponsorship packet on the APLD
website, or send the company name, a contact name, an
email address and a phone number to APLD headquarters
at [email protected], and we will follow up with them.
Build your brand and grow your business through
Houzz, the leading online platform for home
remodeling and design. Please follow us on Houzz
and add our badge to your professional profile to
let clients and prospects know that you are a proud
member of the APLD.
As always, we encourage every one of our members to
patronize our sponsors. See page 10 for a listing of 2015
sponsors. These companies are generous with their
resources and believe in APLD. Won’t you please consider
working with them, too? We appreciate your support of
our sponsors!
Create Your Online APLD Profile
If you have not yet created an APLD profile, be sure to take
advantage of this membership benefit. Your profile page
serves as a reputable place to send clients for verification
of your professional commitment to landscape design. On
this page, you can add information about your employment,
education and landscape design background as well as
customize it with a writeup about yourself. It also provides
valuable reference for potential contacts looking for your
talents as a speaker or writer. To access your profile, log
on to the Members' Area of www.apld.org and click "Edit
Profile" under the Member Profile Feature listing.
visit the website at
www.apld.org
APLD Reaches Out to Students
APLD recently sent out its inaugural Student News eblast to
landscape design students. The issue contained information
about APLD chapters, membership and upcoming events,
including APLD’s April 8 webinar. If you teach or mentor
landscape design students, let them know that they can receive
this invaluable industry information. And if you want to be
added to our list to get occasional news of special benefits and
programs available to students through APLD, send your email
address to [email protected].
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The Designer
Call for Submissions
Seeking article submissions for the
Summer and Winter issues
The Designer is currently seeking submissions for
the Summer and Winter issues and is particularly
interested in writers for the Technology and Business
columns and for the recurring feature “Pro Plant
Picks.” These articles are approximately 250 words
and spotlight designers from different parts of the
country recommending a favorite small-space plant
(summer) or ornamental grass (winter). Please refer
to the current issue of The Designer for an example
of the format. Any designer interested in contributing
to this feature should contact the editor, Susan
Morrison, at [email protected] before submitting
a write-up. Previous technology and business
topics have included online scheduling, electronic
newsletters and time-tracking apps.
All articles must be approved in advance. Before
submitting an article, please review the submission
guidelines for instructions and deadlines, and contact
Susan with your story idea. Please also read over
these writing guidelines. Help us make your magazine
even better by being a contributing writer yourself!
APLD Board Meeting & Social
The APLD Board of Directors met in California in
March for a meeting and a networking and social
event with members of the APLD California Chapter.
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Webinar Focuses on Making the
Most of Your APLD Membership
Welcome, New APLD Members
If you’re a new APLD member and you missed the New
Member Webinar on Wednesday, March 4, you can
download a recording of the webinar discussion from
APLD’s website. APLD’s goal is for all members to have a
wonderful and meaningful experience, and the webinar
highlighted the benefits and opportunities of membership.
APLD wants to be part of every member’s professional
success and for members to understand how APLD can
help to build their career. To access the webinar recording,
click here and follow the instructions located there. If you
have additional questions regarding your member benefits,
please contact Angela at [email protected]. We are
excited to have you as a part of APLD!
Industry Members
Elizabeth Doyle, Yankee Clippers, Bethesda, Md.
Jared Kocaj, Outdoor Digs, LLC, Morristown, N.J.
Professional Members
Damien Ball, Barlow Flower Farm, Point Pleasant, N.J.
Kathleen Blue, Blue Design, Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.
Fred Hensler Jr., Green Piece Landscaping,
Pittstown, N.J.
David Hoffman, Louis A. Hoffman Nursery Inc.,
Harbor Springs, Mich.
Member Benefit Spotlight
Colleen Holmes, New Leaf Landscape,
Agoura Hills, Calif.
Kimberly Hren, Groundworks Landscaping, Inc.,
East Hampton, N.Y.
Earn $25 for Each New Member
You Recruit for APLD
Mardi Letson, Gardens by Mardi, Asheville, N.C.
David Lugo, PaverScape, Mount Pleasant, S.C.
As a current member of APLD, you can earn a
$25 credit for each new member who joins the
association. For each new member you recruit, have
them place your name in the “Recruited” section
on the application. In return, you will receive a $25
Design Dollar certificate that may be used as a credit
toward dues, conference registrations, certification
renewals, webinars or any other APLD program.
Rudolph Magnani, Mum Modern Landscapes,
Crystal Lake, Ill.
Eustacia Marsales, ELM Garden Design,
Livingston Manor, N.Y.
Kristine Nelson, Sussex, N.J.
Kirsten Soriano, Barlow Flower Farm, Jackson, N.J.
Edoardo Taroni, Redondo Beach, Calif.
Catherine Wachs, The Lazy Gardener, Larchmont, N.Y.
A “new member” is defined as any individual who
has not been a member of APLD within the past
three years. Design Dollars will expire one year after
the date issued.
Jim White, WhiteWater Systems Mgmt., LLC,
Portland, Ore.
Educator Member
To use your Design Dollar credit, you need to pay
for the entire program or membership renewal in
full and mail or email your certificate(s) to the APLD
Office. When your Design Dollars are received by
APLD, you will be issued a refund.
Dennis Smith, Campania International, Pennsburg, Pa.
Student Members
Jacqueline Seidman, San Diego, Calif.
Please email [email protected] with any
questions. And, view all your APLD member benefits
on our website.
Erik Skala, Needham, Mass.
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Upcoming Educational Opportunities & Events
APLD provides a listing of educational opportunities and events on its website, www.apld.org.
Garden and Landscape Symposium
April 18, Shady Side Academy Senior School,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
All-American Selections (AAS) Summer Summit
Held in conjunction with Home Garden Seed
Association’s annual meeting, Oct. 5-9, Dallas, Texas
CarexTour:Chelsea Flower Show
& English Gardens in Spring
May 19-25, England
APLD International Landscape Design Conference
Oct. 8-11, Washington, D.C.
Pondemonium 2015
Aug. 5-8, St. Charles, Ill.
CarexTour: A Designer’s Tour of
Contemporary English Gardens
Aug. 11-19, England
Speaking of Gardening Symposium
Aug. 21-22, The North Carolina Arboretum,
Asheville, N.C.
CarexTour: Piet Oudolf & Dutch Wave Gardens
Sept. 17-24, Germany and the Netherlands
Have an educational opportunity to share with APLD members? Send
notices of upcoming events to [email protected]
Would you like to seek CEU approval for an event, workshop or
seminar you are conducting? Fill out the APLD CEU Request Form and
submit it to Kelly at [email protected]. Feel free to forward the CEU
Request Form to organizations sponsoring events that APLD members
might be interested in attending so they can also seek CEU approval.
2015 Garden Tours to England,
The Netherlands and Germany
15% Discount for APLD Members
Experience contemporary and classic gardens with professional
garden designer and APLD member, Carolyn Mullet. CarexTours
offers thoughtfully arranged tours showcasing the work of many
influential designers. Itineraries are carefully crafted to foster
an appreciation for the historic significance of traditional design
alongside the innovation and influence of modernism. The August
tour featuring contemporary English gardens was specifically
created for the professional designer. In September, the tour
offers an immersion in the popular naturalistic planting style of
Piet Oudolf. APLD members will be given a 15% tour discount
when they sign up here: www.carextours.com/tours.
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Evoking Natural Landscape
APLD would like to recognize
its affiliate organizations.
Total Immersion Workshop
6 Day Hands On
Designing with Rocks and Plants
Dr. David Slawson and John DeVore
www.evoketheessence.com
August 16-22, 2015
513.896.9077
Industry News
Florida Court Strikes Down
H-2B Program
The federal government has temporarily halted the H-2B guest
worker visa program due to a Florida federal court decision.
In its ruling in Perez v. Perez, the federal district court in
the Northern District of Florida nullified the Department of
Labor’s 2008 H-2B regulations, saying the department lacks
authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to issue
regulations in the H-2B program, which permits employers to
temporarily hire nonimmigrants to perform nonagricultural
labor or services of a temporary nature for a limited period
of time, such as a one-time occurrence, seasonal need, peakload need or intermittent need.
As of March 5, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
temporarily stopped processing H-2B petitions, and on
March 4 the U.S. Department of Labor stopped accepting
or processing applications for H-2B prevailing wages and
temporary labor certifications.
The federal government is considering appropriate response
to the court order, and the Department of Labor is expected
to respond to the decision sometime in April.
Source: Landscape Management
Horticulture Instructor Sought
Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Ore., is
accepting applications through April 6 for a full-time
Horticulture Instructor position. The position acts as lead
instructor for the college’s landscape program. Please visit
the link www.clackamas.edu/jobs/opportunities for the full
job announcement and instructions for applying.
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Thank you to all of our 2015 sponsors for your support!
We couldn’t do it without you!
2015 APLD platinum sponsor
2015 APLD gold sponsors
2015 APLD bronze sponsors
2015 APLD silver sponsor
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Join APLD online!
Designers on Design
APLD's Official Blog
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message? APLD accepts advertising in the Design Online (monthly
e-newsletter for members only) and in The Designer (quarterly
magazine). Send an email to [email protected] or click here for an
advertising rate sheet.
Attention, APLD Members: Our advertisers spend their advertising
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advertisers and consider recommending them to clients.
APLD Staff Contacts:
Executive Director:
Denise Calabrese,
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor:
Amy Bobb,
[email protected]
Graphic Designer:
Keith Bell,
[email protected]
The Designer magazine:
FREE digital subscriptions of APLD’s quarterly magazine, The
Designer, are available for everyone. Please tell all of your industry
friends to sign up on the APLD website today!
All APLD members receive a digital subscription – no need to sign up.
Design Online Submissions:
Design Online is always seeking articles that would be relevant to
APLD members. In particular, we are looking for leads in the following
areas:
Members in the News: Have you or one of your designs been in the
news lately? Share that information with APLD members.
Member Spotlight: Would you like to be featured as our next
Member Spotlight? Just let us know, and we’ll get the ball rolling.
Blog of the Month: Do you have a blog about landscape design? Let
us know so we can share it with the APLD membership. Gain exposure
among your peers and help us form an APLD blogging community.
Please submit your articles to Amy at APLDDesignOnline@hotmail.
com. The deadline is the 15th of each prior month.
Material in this e-newsletter may be republished with permission of APLD and
with proper line credit. Mention of commercial products in this publication is
solely for information purposes and endorsement is not intended by APLD.
Material does not directly reflect the opinions or beliefs of APLD.
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APLD’s staff wants you to get the most
out of your experience with APLD. We are
available to serve you, so please do not
hesitate to contact staff with any question
or concern that you may have. For a full
staff listing, please click here.
Contact Us:
Association of Professional
Landscape Designers
2207 Forest Hills Drive,
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: 717-238-9780
Fax: 717-238-9985
Website: www.apld.org
Office Hours: Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time