Garden design is the art and process of
designing and creating plans for layout and planting of
gardens and
landscapes. Garden design may be done by the garden owner themselves, or by professionals of varying levels of experience and expertise. Most professional
garden designers have some training in
horticulture and the principles of design, and some are also
landscape architects, a more formal level of training that usually requires an advanced degree and often a state license. Amateur gardeners may also attain a high level of experience from extensive hours working in their own gardens, through casual study, serious study in
Master Gardener Programs, or by joining
gardening clubs.