Our Mission Statement

The mission of APLD is to advance the profession of landscape design and to promote our members as qualified and dedicated professionals.

advancing the profession of landscape design

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers is dedicated to advancing the profession of landscape design and promoting the recognition of landscape designers as qualified, dedicated professionals. Members receive a myriad of benefits and opportunities that support that core mission. Through volunteer efforts by those who are committed to its growth, APLD includes members throughout the United States who support multiple state chapters as well as individual international members. The association’s day-to-day management is headquartered in Harrisburg, PA.

 

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APLD Code-of-Ethics

 

code of professional standards

APLD encourages all members to adhere to a code of professional standards, to actively participate in continuing education and to be current with state-of-the-art developments and trends throughout the field. The association also offers its members a certification program based on built projects that provides professional recognition to designers who pass a rigorous peer-review process. It offers consumers access to trained designers who can help them achieve the landscapes they truly desire.

The primary goals of the APLD of the California Chapter

  • to promote standards of excellence and professionalism in the delivery of landscape design services.
  • to keep landscape designers abreast of the latest information and developments in the field.
  • to partner with the green industry in educating consumers about the role and value of professional landscape design.

The many rewards of APLD California Chapter membership include:

  • Access to and participation in local programs and meetings throughout the state of California, featuring a wide spectrum of topics from design to sustainability to business practices.
  • Subscription to the quarterly Chapter e-Magazine.
  • Listing in the APLD California – Find a Designer App (for professional members).
  • Access to local APLD Certification workshops.
  • Access to special educational workshops sponsored by the chapter and districts.
  • Participation in exclusive local garden and trade resource tours.
  • Participation in our lively California members-only Internet discussion group, hosted on Groups.IO.
  • Opportunities to meet and network with landscape designers, artists, artisans, contractors, and other green industry professionals, including invitations to local design salons, open studios, showrooms, and other exclusive trade-only events.

Each of our local districts tailors educational and professional development programs to meet their members’ needs. Check out the Events Calendar to see examples of past and future events in your area.

Visit our Contact Page to learn more about the APLD California Chapter, and each of the four APLD districts in California.