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www.apldwa.org The Washington state chapter, APLDWA, represents APLD members throughout Washington state.

The Association of Professional Landscape Designers, APLD, is an international non-profit organization dedicated to establishing the highest standards for the landscape design profession. Our chapter formed in 2000, making it the oldest chapter in the United States. APLDWA actively pursues the goals of the international organization.

05/18/2026

Climate ready plants are becoming an essential part of Pacific Northwest garden design. This latest APLDWA blog explores resilient plant choices for a changing climate, highlighting species that can better handle heat, drought, and shifting seasonal patterns while still creating beautiful, layered gardens.

Read the article here: https://www.apldwa.org/blog/climate-ready-plants-future-favorites-for-the-pnw-garden

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05/13/2026

From the nonprofit arts world to co-running a landscape design + build company, Emily Benevedes shares her journey into garden design through curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. Her work balances strong spatial geometry with layered planting design, creating gardens that feel structured, immersive, and livable year round.

Read the article at apldwa.org/featured-designers

05/06/2026

Discover how landscapes can be transformed into thriving ecosystems at this immersive Meadow and Farm Tour. Led by experts including Jonathan Hallet of Supernature , Shannon Nicole of GGN and Lea Dyga of Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center , this two-part experience offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at native plant restoration and propagation in the Pacific Northwest.

Details and registration at https://www.apldwa.org/upcoming-events/meadow-farm-tour.

03/13/2026

We learned a ton from Shanelle today!

Shanelle Rabichev .gardening.girl shared a thoughtful and practical framework for full-funnel content strategy, from awareness, engagement, to conversion, reframing social media as a tool that actually supports a landscape design business.

Grateful to be part of a community of designers who are always learning and supporting each other.

02/16/2026

Join Shanelle Rabichev, garden designer and content creator, for a session designed to help landscape professionals rethink how they use social media to grow their presence and reach clients more effectively. Learn how to shift from posting just to post to creating content that supports your brand, tells your story, and strengthens your business strategy.

Check event details and register at https://www.apldwa.org/upcoming-events

02/13/2026

Efficient landscape design balances creativity with clear communication, thoughtful planning, and practical ex*****on. By understanding site conditions early, coordinating closely with contractors, and designing with construction in mind, designers can reduce rework, save time, and improve outcomes.

Efficiency also means planning workflow, choosing materials intentionally, and aligning sustainability goals with real-world labor and maintenance, resulting in landscapes that are beautiful, buildable, and built to last.

02/11/2026

Based on Vashon Island, Melissa Schafer, CPH, owner of Schafer Specialty Landscape & Design, brings deep horticultural roots and a hands-on approach to every project. Her background in nurseries and greenhouses shaped a design philosophy grounded in plants, sustainability, and collaboration.

From master planning to installation and long-term care, Melissa creates landscapes that feel intuitive, personal, and deeply connected to place.

We’re proud to feature Melissa and share her story. Read the full interview at https://www.apldwa.org/featured-designers

02/09/2026

We’re excited to kick off the year with a heartfelt message from our 2026 Chapter President, Kryssie Maybay. In her President’s Note, Kryssie reflects on her journey of volunteering and leadership within our community and encourages each member to remain engaged in our chapter, by attending events, volunteering in ways big or small, and participating in PODs and Google Groups.

Cheers to a year of growth, community, and continued support for landscape design excellence!

01/23/2026

Such a fun and inspiring time at today’s APLDWA Sponsor Connect. Huge thanks to Scot Eckley for sharing thoughtful methods and principles on how big ideas can thrive within small spaces, and to Riz Reyes for generously sharing his experience bringing plants and people together through meaningful work in public gardens.

So grateful to connect with fellow designers and spend time with today’s amazing sponsors, thank you for showing up, sharing your work, and supporting our community.

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01/13/2026

Registration closes on 1/20. Event end time changed to 3:00pm.
Join us on January 22 for Sponsor Connect: Bridging Design and Innovation through Sponsor Partnerships with Scot Eckley and Riz Reyes - a full day of inspiration, hands-on ideas, and practical tools for landscape designers. Scot will share his approach to making small spaces feel bigger and more memorable, while Riz will explore how large public-facing landscapes can become thriving, immersive places. Alongside their talks, APLDWA sponsors will offer demos on topics like lighting and irrigation, and there will be opportunities to connect, build relationships, and enjoy lunch together.

12/21/2025

Join us on January 22 for Sponsor Connect: Bridging Design and Innovation through Sponsor Partnerships with Scot Eckley and Riz Reyes - a full day of inspiration, hands-on ideas, and practical tools for landscape designers. Scot will share his approach to making small spaces feel bigger and more memorable, while Riz will explore how large public-facing landscapes can become thriving, immersive places. Alongside their talks, APLDWA sponsors will offer demos on topics like lighting and irrigation, and there will be opportunities to connect, build relationships, and enjoy lunch together.

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Shoreline, WA
98133, 98155, 98177

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http://www.apldwa.org/

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