She also works with the department of architecture. At home, individual preferences come into play to help your yard give a hint of your personality. When it is used commercially, the idea is to help a business earn money. Sharon Stine is a professor of landscape architecture and a colleague of Lawrence. That is true at home or elsewhere.
Businesses use that to their advantage.
Well-groomed yards and maintained landscaping project an image of safety. Patrons who may have to wait in line want to feel comfortable and well-cared for. Detailed planning, and some insight, when landscaping pays dividends no matter the location. Both can provide a sense of acceptance and welcome. Hapgood is aware of all of this and takes it into consideration when designing landscapes.