The Learning Center Is For Children, Students, Teachers, and Families

The learning center for landscape solutions is a new section on the website.

Fungus On Tree

Natural Green Moss On Tree

The first picture shows you orange fungus on a tree. I will be talking about how fungus develops and how to properly remove it without endangering yourself. The other photo is natural moss growing in a wooded area. Taking that school field trip can show you different aspects of nature. Some of material is already on this site and I will be moving those pages to this section. I have seen more and more children, students, teachers and families searching the internet for specific topics in the world of landscaping and gardening. Science classes as well as Biology labs are teaching about plant specimens, the germination process, and different aspects of horticulture. 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. Families are taking the time to do outdoor projects together.

Family Walking At The Beach

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.

Work Field Trip

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. There are articles on the herb family as well as learning about about the germination of seeds. The content pages are simple to read and can provide easy and descriptive suggestions for any landscape, garden or plant project.

I will be doing articles on different areas that could help in your daily curriculum as well as students doing that all important project. Greenhouses are becoming more popular for the homeowner as well as structures being built on school properties. I had a greenhouse for ten years and watched thousands of seeds mature into plugs and planted into beautiful outdoor gardens or decorative planters.

There are many ways of teaching and learning about different aspects of gardening, landscaping and even indoor planters and gardens. I am planning on giving you suggestions in the future of ways to incorporate nature as well as other tools in your classrooms or at home.

Colored Mountians

Sepia Colored Mountains

These two pictures represent the beauty of the mountains. Taking a colored picture and then one in sepia creates a new idea for learning about nature and different colors.

Browse through the gallery of plants section as well as the simple solutions to get ideas for teaching and gaining knowledge of different areas in education for yourself or your students.

The leaning center is just getting underway and will continue to grow in the future. Below is a planting zone map for the United States. It is provided by arborday.org. I hope this will help you in your planting needs.

US Zone Map

If you are a college student and thinking about owning your own business or possible landscape business, I have written two inexpensive mini guides for each of these topics. If you are a college professor or teacher in a specific field, take a look at these mini guides. They provide a simple hands on approach to someone owning their own small business. Word of mouth is one of the most important aspects of small business today. Take a peak, and you begin sharing a successful philosophy with your students or yourself.

You Can Succeed

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 Vegetables And Healthy Recipes For Kids
Favorite vegetables and children sometimes do not match. 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.

Plugs Are Small Plants - An Activity To Transplant Herbs
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.

Health Programs For Companies - Eat Right And Exercise In Nature
Health programs in small and large companies are becoming more popular today. Employers are giving incentives and motivating their employees to eat right and exercise. Exercising out in nature is a great for co-workers to learn about their local natural environment . Think about planting a vegetable garden on your companies property.

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.