In researching the equipment preferences of many landscapers, I found that the most used name, as far as maintenance and care is concerned, is Toro.  Toro makes a large assortment of lawn mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, sprayers, and turf cultivators.  They also make an irrigation system to be used in golf courses, as well as sprinklers and wide deck mowers.  Shown below are a few of their products.

                                         
Fairway Mower                           Workman Mid-duty 2100                 Multi Pro 550
                                                            Utility Vehicle                                    Sprayer

   Landscape Architects use a large array of software to help create and visualize what the finished product will look like.  With any luck, we will be able to acquire at least one of these programs and see what really goes into the creation of a garden, display, etc...  Below is one program that looked to be very comprehensive and very accurate.  Features that this program has include a plant encyclopedia, garden planner, plant care calendar, and an edifice to show where prospective buildings and structures fit into the picture.

In addition, we have connected this picture to a website that will let you see the full features of the program, as well as give you the opportunity to order the software.

    As with any field of design and build, different tools are necessary for different jobs and projects at hand.  Landscape architecture is no exception.  For instance, the creation of a koi pond requires things like plumbing supplies, filters, pond chemicals, and pumps.  Garden maintenance requires things like shovels, hoes, rakes, etc...  The actual design part of landscape architecture is similar to that of any other design field.  While much of the landscaping done today is on computer, using advanced software that allows you to "walk through" your creation, free-hand drawing is still a very valuable, if not essential tool.  Every good landscape architect should be able to put his thoughts and ideas on paper, by hand, so that he can give clients or other interested people an idea of what the finished product will look like. 

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