What’s The Best Native Pine Tree For California Coastal Areas? California has many native pine trees, the best pine tree species is the Torrey pine. Native to only a small part of the coastal strand and Channel Islands in…
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What’s The Best Native Pine Tree For California Coastal Areas?
Tagged with: California, California Supplemental Exam, CSE, Landscape Architect, native plant, pine, pine tree, tree
Posted in Plants
Posted in Plants
Top 10 Poisonous Plants for Horses and Livestock
Do You Know Which Plants Can Kill Horses? Horses, goats, sheep, and other animals eat plants for food. However, not every plant is safe for even the most robust herbivores. Lots of plants make animals (and people) sick. But some…
Tagged with: California Supplemental Exam, horses, Landscape Architect, livestock, Planting Design, poisonous plants, safety, Study Guide, toxic plants
Posted in Plants
Posted in Plants
What Is Kiln-Dried Lumber?
What Is Kiln-Dried Lumber? Landscape architects can specify several different types and grades of lumber for landscape construction. Two common forms construction-grade lumber are green lumber and kiln-dried lumber. Green Lumber Green lumber has an average moisture content above 19 percent. As…
Tagged with: Construction, green lumber, kiln-dried lumber, lumber, moisture content, timber, wood
Posted in Construction
Posted in Construction
Three Reasons Why Retaining Walls Fail
Do you know the three ways restraining walls fail? Retaining walls are useful engineering solutions landscape architects use to create useable space on sloping or hilly landscapes.California’s unique terrain creates lots of opportunity for creative landscape architects to use retaining…
Tagged with: California Suplemental Exam, Construction, retaining wall, retaining wall footings, structural failure
Posted in Construction, Soil
Posted in Construction, Soil
Six Things To Consider For A Landscape Lighting Plan
Understanding Landscape Lighting For The CSE: Part 2: Six Things To Consider For A Landscape Lighting Plan Landscape lighting is as much of an art as it is a science. Before designing a landscape lighting plan, there are six things a…
4 Landscape Lighting Goals For Every Project
Understanding Landscape Lighting For The CSE: Part 1 Landscape lighting is an important aspect of site design because a properly developed lighting plan adds beauty, safety, and security to the site. Lighting helps a site visitor find their way safely…
Tagged with: accent lighting, California Supplemental Exam, CSE, landscape lighting, light color, lighting, lighting design, lighting plan, safety, security lighting
Posted in Lighting
Posted in Lighting
Coming Soon: New Practice Quiz Guide
Practice Exams for the California Supplemental Exam Study for the California Supplemental Exam a new way! Use “Practice problems for the California Supplemental Exam for Landscape Architects” to help you pass the CSE the first time. Test your knowledge with…
What is a WUCOLS?
What is a WUCOLS? WUCOLS is a publication that provides water usage guidance to landscape architects and other landscape professionals. WUCOLS stands for the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species. A group of smart university professors, researchers, and landscape professionals…
Which State Law Regulates Landscape Irrigation In California?
Do you know which state law regulates landscape irrigation in California? Do you know which state law regulates landscape irrigation in California? AB 1881 created the new Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance which changed the way landscape architects design irrigation…
Do You Know Where To Buy A Landscape Architect Stamp?
Landscape Architect Stamp A recent discussion thread on Land8 got me thinking about landscape architect stamps. An anxious landscape architect candidate was seeking information about stamps. I thought this would be the perfect time to explore the topic of stamps…
Tagged with: California, CSE, CSE for landscape architects, Landscape Architect, landscape architect stamp, Licensure, seal, Stamp, Study Guide
Posted in Legal Issues, Licensure
Posted in Legal Issues, Licensure