Designing Outdoor Environments for Children: Landscaping School Yards, Gardens and Playgrounds

This unique resource expertly details the design, installation, and maintenance of sustainable children's landscapes and play yards. Numerous case studies cover projects including storybook courtyards, music and barnyard gardens, nature trails, wildlife habitats, memorial, and edible gardens.

• The Magic of Children's Gardens: Inspiring Through Creative Design
• The Science of Play: How to Build Playgrounds That Enhance Children's Development
• Plants for Play: A Plant Selection Guide for Children's Outdoor Environments
• Early Childhood Playgrounds: Planning an outside learning environment
• Seasons of Play: Natural Environments of Wonder
• Asphalt to Ecosystems: Design Ideas for Schoolyard Transformation
• Playground Design
• Landscape Architecture Documentation Standards: Principles, Guidelines, and Best Practices