Laurie Van Zandt

摘要

Ibelieve that as a landscape professional, I have an obligation to be a steward of the environment," says Laurie Van Zandt, owner and designer of The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design, Huntsville, Utah. Her focus is on landscapes that are sustainable,using native and recycled materials and plants suited to the site; working with nature rather than against it. Her work is inspired by nature, architecture, sculpture and other fine arts.Van Zandt is an active member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) and Utah Nursery and Landscape Association (UNLA). She has led landscape design workshops for the UNLA and is a recipient of a Blue Ribbon for Excellence in Landscape for several Parade of Homes.With an education and career in architectural design, combined with extensive classes and experience in landscape design, Van Zandt boasts plans that are "exciting, creative and beautiful landscapes and gardens."