Prepare for career success by mastering the essentials of landscape design, contracting, and management. Carefully updated to reflect today's industry, LANDSCAPING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES, Eighth Edition, includes current information on key trends and practices, special features highlighting real-world experiences and digital technology, and all-new photos and illustrations.

Topics are organized to help you learn quickly and confidently, beginning with an overview of landscape design principles and processes, and then exploring contracting, installation, maintenance, and professional specialization.

You'll also find ample information on the National FFA Organization and the Precision Exam for Landscape Management, making it easier to connect what you learn in the classroom to the practices, standards, and certifications you'll encounter as a working professional.