Virginia Society of Landscape Designers

11/02/2026

So excited to see Virginia Society of Landscape Designers represented in the Historic Garden Week tour book this spring 🌸

VSLD was proud to place an ad in the guide — and even more proud that several of our members (from across the state!) have projects featured on this year’s tours.

It’s always inspiring to see Virginia landscapes recognized at this level and to celebrate the designers behind them.

If you’re touring this spring, keep an eye out for VSLD members — and come say hi if you see one of us on site!

Learn more about finding a certified designer at 👉 vsld.org

19/01/2026

A well-designed landscape is more than an aesthetic upgrade — it’s an investment in function, efficiency, and long-term value.

VSLD Certified Landscape Designers bring training, experience, and professional standards to every project, helping clients avoid costly mistakes and create outdoor spaces that truly work.

Swipe through to see how thoughtful design improves curb appeal, usability, environmental performance, and overall enjoyment of your landscape.

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Photo credits (in order):
Photo 1: Jeff Klingel Landscape
Photo 2: Hidden Lane Residential Landscapes
Photo 3: Spell Garden Design
Photo 4: Wendell Welder Landscape Design
Photo 5: Landscape Associates Inc
Photo 6: Wild Works of Whimsy

17/01/2026

Huge thank you to Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (VNLA) for sponsoring our upcoming workshop 🙌
We’re grateful for their continued support of education and the landscape industry here in Virginia.

✨ One week to go!
🗓️ January 23
📍 Williamsburg, VA
🎓 CEUs available for certified VNLA members

Spots are limited—register at vsld.org now before we close sign-ups!

11/12/2025

🎉 Landscape designers—this is the workshop you do NOT want to miss.

For one day only, VSLD is bringing industry expert Mardi Dover to Virginia for a deep-dive 5-hour workshop on developing a marketing plan that actually works for your business. This is the same instructor whose online marketing masterclass is $250—but you can join us LIVE, receive CEUs, get hands-on support, and walk away with a printed 30-page workbook… for only $175 if you register by Dec. 14.

After that, it’s still an incredible value at $225.

What you’ll get at the VSLD Winter Workshop:
• 4–5 CEUs (VSLD + LA CES, VNLA)
• A full day of learning with Mardi (not pre-recorded!)
• Printed workbook to guide your 2025–2026 marketing strategy
• Boxed lunch, coffee, snacks
• Networking + peer learning with designers statewide
• Real-time Q&A, feedback, and practical tools you can implement immediately

If you want to attract better clients, fill your pipeline with projects you actually enjoy, clarify your message, and step into the new year with a strategic plan—this is your moment.

🗓 Friday, January 23, 2026
📍 Williamsburg Quarterpath Recreation Center
💰 $175 Early Bird through Dec. 14
💰 $225 Standard (Dec. 15–Jan. 16)
🔗 Register at www.vsld.org

Seats are limited so every attendee gets meaningful interaction and time with Mardi.

Elevate your design business. Join us.

08/12/2025

🌿 Thank you to Southern Branch Nursery for sponsoring our 2026 Winter Workshop!
Their support helps us bring high-quality professional development and CEUs to landscape designers across Virginia.

If you haven’t registered yet — early bird pricing ends December 15!
Seats are limited this year (60 max), and the price increases to $225 after the 15th.

🎟 Register at: www.vsld.org

30/10/2025

🌸 A huge thank-you to our Lunch Sponsor — Sandy’s Plants!

This family-owned nursery has been growing rare and unusual perennials in Mechanicsville, VA since 1979. They proudly offer more than 1,500 varieties of container-grown perennials — all neonicotinoid-free and ready for planting year-round.

We’re thrilled to partner with incredible Virginia growers like Sandy’s Plants who support the landscape design community.

🎟️ Join us for the VSLD 2026 Winter Workshop on January 23 in Williamsburg!

➡️ Learn more & register at www.vsld.org

14/10/2025

🌿 A huge thank-you to for sponsoring the upcoming VSLD Winter Workshop!

PlantMaster is one of the most powerful tools out there for landscape designers — helping you organize, visualize, and present beautiful plant combinations with ease.

Join us Friday, January 23, 2026, in Williamsburg, VA for a full-day workshop with Mardi Dover, “Developing a Marketing Plan for Landscape Professionals.”
Earn up to 5 CEUs, connect with other designers, and take your business to the next level.

👉 Register now at www.vsld.org
🎟️ Early bird registration through Dec. 14

18/09/2025

🌿 Last week, the Williamsburg Garden Club hosted Doug Tallamy — renowned entomologist, conservationist, and professor at the University of Delaware — for a talk that drew more than 800 attendees!

It was wonderful to connect with fellow VSLD (Virginia Society of Landscape Designers) members, friends, and colleagues from across the state. 🌱 The evening also featured booths from the Butterfly Society of Virginia, Master Gardeners, and other environmental groups, making it a true celebration of native plants, conservation, and community.

Events like this remind us why we do what we do — bringing people together around the power of landscapes to support wildlife and create healthier ecosystems. 💚

03/07/2025

Join us for the 2025 Virginia Society of Landscape Designers SUMMER TOUR . July 16-18
Madison county, VA and surrounding area gardens and nurseries

VSLD SUMMER TOUR 2025 REGISTRATION OPEN! Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 to Friday, July 18th, 2025 Madison County and Surrounding Area Register Now! More information will become available as the date draws closer. Registration Now Open! All Registrations must be received by July 11th so that we can let....