Standards of Practice ~ Association of Professional Landscape Designer

“We Define Landscape Design”

“The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) is an international organization founded in 1989. Our mission is to advance the profession of landscape design and to promote the recognition of landscape designers as qualified and dedicated professionals.  APLD members adhere to a code of professional standards, encourage continuing education, and stay up to date about new developments and latest trends throughout the field.” …from the APLD Website

Standards of Practice

All APLD members agree to the standards of practice listed below:

• Advance landscape design through continuing professional education and the exchange of knowledge with colleagues.
• Utilize personal knowledge and skills for the greatest good of clients.
• Be truthful in oral or written statements about the services we offer clients.
• Encourage practices that protect the environment and discourage damage to our natural resources.
• Be loyal to clients or employers and faithfully perform assigned tasks.
• Avoid uninformed opinions on any issues relating to landscape design.
• Avoid unfounded statements or criticism of colleagues for personal gain.
• Encourage participation in public service activities to educate the public about good landscape design and sound horticultural practices.
• Conduct all matters relating to landscape design activities, business operations, and civic responsibilities in a way that promotes the status of landscape design as a respected profession.

Glenn! Switzer ~ Sr. Landscape Designer at Switzer's Nursery & Landscaping

Glenn! Switzer, Sr. Landscape Designer at Switzer’s Nursery & Landscaping, is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.

Landscaper Landscaping Landscapes… in Rosemount, Minnesota

Landscape Designer Glenn! Switzer in Rosemount, Minnesota

Repetitive and redundant, just a bit…

but, YES, we landscape in Rosemount.

Switzer’s Nursery & Landscaping is a Full Service Design/Build Landscape company specializing in creating and enhancing your outdoor living space.  Switzer’s is located just eight miles north of Northfield on MN State Highway 3.  We have been there since 1926.

Beautiful outdoor living space... Natural Stone Work & Cedar Pergolas

practicing in the Art of Landscape Design…

Complete Landscape Renovations

Providing Exceptional Quality & Uniquely Creative Design/Build Landscapes.

From Contemporary to Classic…

Transforming functional spaces to evoke the feeling of living in fine art.

Switzer’s is Landscaping from A to Z… that’s Afton to Zumbrota.

Complete Landscape Design/Build Services

Please view the Portfolio Page to enjoy images of projects we have designed & installed.

Thank you for your time.

Landscaper Landscaping Landscapes… in Lakeville, Minnesota

Landscape Designer Glenn! Switzer in Lakeville, Minnesota

Repetitive and redundant, just a bit…

but, YES, we landscape in Lakeville.

Switzer’s Nursery & Landscaping is a Full Service Design/Build Landscape company specializing in creating and enhancing your outdoor living space.  Switzer’s is located just eight miles north of Northfield on MN State Highway 3.  We have been there since 1926.

Beautiful outdoor living space... Natural Stone Work

practicing in the Art of Landscape Design…

Complete Landscape Renovations

Providing Exceptional Quality & Uniquely Creative Design/Build Landscapes.

From Contemporary to Classic…

Transforming functional spaces to evoke the feeling of living in fine art.

Switzer’s is Landscaping from A to Z… that’s Afton to Zumbrota.

Complete Landscape Design/Build Services

Please view the Portfolio Page to enjoy images of projects we have designed & installed.

Thank you for your time.

Landscaper Landscaping Landscapes… in Burnsville, Minnesota

Landscape Designer Glenn! Switzer in Burnsville, Minnesota

Repetitive and redundant, just a bit…

but, YES, we landscape in Burnsville.

Switzer’s Nursery & Landscaping is a Full Service Design/Build Landscape company specializing in creating and enhancing your outdoor living space.  Switzer’s is located just eight miles north of Northfield on MN State Highway 3.  We have been there since 1926.

Creating beautiful outdoor spaces with custom made cedar pergolas and fences.

practicing in the Art of Landscape Design…

Complete Landscape Renovations

Providing Exceptional Quality & Uniquely Creative Design/Build Landscapes.

From Contemporary to Classic…

Transforming functional spaces to evoke the feeling of living in fine art.

Switzer’s is Landscaping from A to Z… that’s Afton to Zumbrota.

Complete Landscape Design/Build Services

Please view the Portfolio Page to enjoy images of projects we have designed & installed.

Thank you for your time.

Landscaping from A to Z in Minnesota… that’s Afton to Zumbrota

Landscaper Landscaping Landscapes…   Repetitive and redundant, just a bit… but Hey,  you found us! Welcome to Switzer’s Nursery & Landscaping, Inc.   We are an Award Winning Full Service Landscape Design/Build company with a passion to create emotionally evocative environments for your life.   Switzer’s is located just eight miles north of Northfield on MN State Highway 3.  We have been there since 1926. While we love the World Wide Web, the internet can provide some challenges… like how do you find us when you get a million results in .23 seconds? With that in mind we’ve created these blog postings to help the search engines.

Creating a Grand Sense of Entry with a Cedar Arbor

We service anyone that shares the passion for creating works of ART to live in.  But, our primary area is the Twin Cities, the South-Metro and South-Eastern Minnesota. We will be adding cities to the list below as we go along.  If you don’t see your city yet don’t worry we’ll be there shortly.  You can send us an email if you’re not sure and we would love to work with you!

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Landscaper Landscaping Landscapes… in Apple Valley, Minnesota

Landscape Designer Glenn! Switzer in Apple Valley, Minnesota

Repetitive and redundant, just a bit…

but, YES, we landscape in Apple Valley.

Switzer’s Nursery & Landscaping is a Full Service Design/Build Landscape company specializing in creating and enhancing your outdoor living space.  Switzer’s is located just eight miles north of Northfield on MN State Highway 3.  We have been there since 1926.

Beautiful outdoor living space... Paver and Stone Patio

practicing in the Art of Landscape Design…

Complete Landscape Renovations

Providing Exceptional Quality & Uniquely Creative Design/Build Landscapes.

From Contemporary to Classic…

Transforming functional spaces to evoke the feeling of living in fine art.

Switzer’s is Landscaping from A to Z… that’s Afton to Zumbrota.

Complete Landscape Design/Build Services

Please view the Portfolio Page to enjoy images of projects we have designed & installed.

Thank you for your time.

Arbors, Pergolas and more… Custom Crafted Landscape Strucutres by Switzer’s

Crafting a Classic Cedar Pergola

The ART of Landscape design is truly apparent in every Landscape Structure crafted by Switzer’s.  Each is uniquely designed and then hand crafted from the finest materials.  Precision installation will give you years of worry free outdoor enjoyment!

All of the pergolas and arbors in the following video have been designed and installed by the team at Switzer’s… also, visit the Landscape Structures on the portfolio page.

Contact Switzer’s to find out more about enhancing your outdoor living space with a Custom Crafted Arbor or Pergola.  ContactInfo