Landscape architects design and plan outdoor spaces such as parks, gardens, playgrounds, residential areas, college campuses, and public spaces. They work on a variety of projects, ranging from public spaces to private gardens. Landscape architecture combines art and science, and it is the profession that designs, plans, and manages our land. Landscape architects deal with the increasingly complex relationships between the built and natural environments. They work with architects, city planners, civil engineers, and other professionals to ensure that their designs are safe, practical, and effective. Landscape architects play an important role in environmental protection by designing and implementing projects that respect both the needs of people and of our environment. They also collaborate with contractors and builders to oversee the implementation of their designs and ensure that they are executed correctly. Landscape architects spend much of their time in offices, where they create designs, prepare models, and meet with clients. They spend the rest of their time at job sites. All states require landscape architects to be licensed, and licensing requirements vary by state but usually include at least a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited school, internship experience, and passing the Landscape Architect Registration Examination. The median annual wage for landscape architects was $73,210 in May 2022.