The Learning Center Is For Children
Students, Teachers And You

The learning center here at landscape solutions for you is here for all ages. The outside world provides each of us with so much potential to gain knowledge and understand the outdoor environment.

This section has many different topics that will help your students, your children, your organization, and yourself work and grow together. Take the steps to not only understand your own geographic surroundings, but other climates, plant life, and natural wonders.

The first picture shows you orange fungus on a tree. Some fungus can infect people if touched.

When removing fungus from a tree or ground, it is important to take precautions with your body. Always research and identify the fungus before removing it.

This is also true for wild mushrooms. Know what type of mushroom it is before you pick it up, or consider eating it.

Studying these aspects of the world of nature will also allow yourself as well as students to understand the possible dangers of nature.

The butterfly Garden pictured above has gotten great reviews by classrooms and families. What a great education on growing butterflies and letting them loose into nature, their own environment. Wonderful gift idea for a teacher, student, or any age.

History and geography teachers are using nature and teaching students about a variety of cultures and geographic locations around the world. Pre - school and young children are learning about the four seasons and using the five senses to develop each child's awareness of their surrounding environment.

If you live in a farm area where soybeans are grown, have the community work together in educating the younger generation about the entire process to harvesting.

If you live by the ocean, explore the beaches and find the different natural wonders of this beautiful aspect of nature. Science classes as well as Biology labs are teaching about plant specimens, the germination process, and different aspects of horticulture.













The photo on the left is natural moss growing on trees and in a wooded area. Taking a school field trip can show you different aspects of nature. Seeing the natural beauty of moss growing throughout a wooded area, or along a warm climate plantation. This is such a beneficial experience for all ages.

Families are taking the time to do outdoor projects together. Planting a garden or going for a nature walk are two things that can enrich the entire family and bring the family unit back together. Non profit organizations and many different clubs are doing purposeful projects in their own communities to teach people to work together.

The above photo is a of a group of business associates that went on a series of different outdoor trips together. This was totally volunteer, but just something each one wanted to do.

They enjoyed the time as professional peers away from the work environment. They also got a chance to learn new knowledge of nature in their geographic location. A great way of team building and relaxation away from the stress of their jobs.

One of my goals here at landscape solutions for you is to provide information for many different age groups. This learning center will be the central place to visit on educational topics that will enhance students as well as teachers.

I have worked in school systems, been a lead teacher in a pre - school setting, and have spoken at many garden clubs. Having owned a landscape and design business over the years has given me the opportunity to help you in learning about a variety of topics in the landscape article section. The content pages are simple to read and can provide easy and descriptive suggestions for any landscape, garden or plant project.

There are many ways of teaching and learning about different aspects of gardening, landscaping and even indoor planters and gardens. These all are great to incorporate nature into a classroom or at home setting.

Below is a planting zone map for the United States. The map is provided by arborday.org. I hope this will help you in your planting needs.

US Zone Map

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A School or Home Project - Watching The Seeds Grow
A school or home project of growing seeds. A great school lesson plan for all children. Take a look at the simple steps and materials to growing a plant as well as having fun!

Teaching Children Colors, Numbers And Plant Identification With Leaves
Teaching Children about colors, numbers and plant identification can be a fun project for everyone. Some information and pictures to help in a school or home activity.

Create A Children's Garden And Learn About Plants, Nature, And Having Fun
Here may be the answer for your family to have some time together. Create a garden or take a walk out in nature. Take a look at different suggestions in creating a family project that will last for years.

Build Your Knowledge Of The Outside World - The Educational Place To Learn
Build your knowledge of nature, plants and the outside world with others. Share what you know or ask a question and lets begin to build a great educational page for everyone to enjoy.

A Bonsai Idea - Create A Natural Project Using Dwarf Shrubs And Rocks
This is a great Bonsai project for a classroom or family activity. The two are small structures made from dwarf shrubs, natural rocks and moss. A good activity for art, science or geography class.

An Indoor Plant Activity For The Winter
An indoor plant activity for school or home. This is a great little project of taking live plants, adding some outdoor small natural rocks and other small features. An idea for your cold winter months ahead.

A Deciduous Or An Evergreen Tree Makes A Wonderful School Or Home Activity
A Deciduous or evergreen tree is a great project for school or home. Plant a deciduous or evergreen indoors in the classroom or home or you can plant outside in a special garden area or on the school property. A great learning project for any age group.

A Simple Community Garden
A simple community garden is a great educational project. Plant a small garden or a couple of planters for a special organization in your community. A great learning activity for teachers, students or and parents.

The Banyan Tree - A Fascinating Large Specimen Grown In Warm Climates
The Banyan Trees are such a large and unique member of the Ficus family. Thomas Edison's Botanical gardens in Fort Myers, Florida, is home to the second largest Banyan tree in the world. Take a look at a little history that is still present today.

A Tree Trunk - Identifying It Through Color And Texture
A trunk of a tree can have a variety of color tones as well as texture. Identifying the different trees by their trunks is a great educational learning lesson for teachers, students, families and non - profit - organizations.

Nutrition For Children And Adults - Plant A Vegetable Garden
Nutrition for children and adults are very important. Planting a vegetable garden in an urban, rural, school, or home is a great way to experience the taste of fresh vegetables as well as learning the nutritional values of each vegetable. Take a look at a couple of ideas for your community, school, university, or home to create a vegetable garden.

Favorite Kids Vegetable Recipes
Favorite kids vegetable recipes can be hard to find. Trying to come up with some favorite vegetable recipes and teaching children the nutritional value of eating vegetables can be a major task. Here are a few simple ideas and also a place where you can share you own special veggie recipe.

Plant A Plug - Basic Tips
Plugs are small plants that have developed from seed germination. Transplanting the plugs into larger or different containers is a great classroom or family activity. Transplanting the plugs is a simple process, and a great learning experience for all ages.

Teas Made From Herbs May Be Beneficial To You
Teas made from herbs may provide you with some physical and mental health benefits. You can purchase herbal teas at markets or stores, but the real benefit comes with fresh or dried herbs.

Shapes In A Garden Create A Colorful Outdoor Activity
Shapes in a garden are a wonderful activity for all ages. You can create circles, squares, or triangles out of flowers, shrubs, herbs or vegetables. Learn to take a basic design, and share the world of plants in a great educational outdoor activity.

Your State, Province Or Countries Flower
The state flower of South Carolina is the Jasmine. This is a wonderful page to share your own state, province, or countries flower with others. Go ahead and show your pride and joy to the world. This page will be ongoing as we all learn about the different beautiful flowers from many states, provinces and countries.

Soybeans Provide Nutrition As Well As A Great Farm And Commercial Crop
Soybeans are a great source of protein, calcium, and potassium. The United States produces that largest soybean crop for exporting. Brazil and Argentina also grow mass quantities. Some basic information on soybeans and some use for its oil, meal and nuts.

California - The San Diego Botanical Gardens
In California, the San Diego Botanical Gardens are worth seeing. The Botanical Gardens are in Balboa Park, which is also home to the famous San Diego Zoo. Here are a few pictures from one of California's great plant area and educational places for locals and tourists.