
Harness nature’s power
to create healthy
beautiful landscapes
Landscape for Life™, a partnership between CSU Extension and the U.S. Botanic Garden, is a sustainable landscaping training program. It was developed to help you work with nature, whether you’re growing in your suburban backyard, on your 20-acre farm, or in a shared urban garden space.
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Materials
Learn more about landscape materials, including environmental, economic, and health impacts.

Pollinators
Discover how to create a thriving natural landscape that supports a range of pollinators.

Maintenance
Get tips on how to improve aesthetics and protect the environment with sustainable maintenance practices.

Training
Explore online training from CSU that can help you advance your skills and knowledge.
Landscape For Life is a worthwhile program and, as a Master Gardener, it was the missing piece for me. The certification modules reset my focus on sustainability.
Dolores H.Master Gardener, El Paso County, Colorado
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Uncover the “why” and “how” of designing landscapes that do more than just beautify a space.