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I own a landscaping company and went to the Univ. of Minnesota for landscape design. I design my own projects that I install. I have also installed other designers work. I find that the key is communication it doesn't matter how you do it! I think most installers learn by seeing -- it is best to get on site. Would you rather have a map to the treasure chest or would you like Captain Jack Sparrow to guide you to it. I found that designers get an ego-- because if they didn't they couldn't sell their ideas/plans. I've also found that there are a ton of designers that know nothing about plants. I end up changing plantings around cause I know they won't work, because of size, light req., water, spacing, or etc. I love installing my own designs cause I can read my own mind. I believe all designers should have to work one summer as an installer before working as a designer.
It all comes down to communication though.
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