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Roberto Burle Marx is celebrated as one of the most influential landscape architects of the 20th Century. Known for transforming gardens and public spaces into vibrant works of living art, he combined his painter’s eye with a deep respect for the natural world. His designs broke away from convention, embracing bold compositions of tropical vegetation and patterns that reflected the energy and rhythm of Brazilian culture.

Few individuals have shaped the American landscape as profoundly as Frederick Law Olmsted. Widely celebrated as the father of landscape architecture, Olmsted revolutionized the way outdoor spaces were designed, transforming them into vital public resources for health, community, and connection. His vision of parks as democratic spaces for all people set a lasting standard that continues to influence urban planning and landscape design to this day.

Clovers have become synonymous with Ireland, and most especially, St. Patrick’s Day. While the three-leaf clover, the shamrock, is traditionally associated with Irish culture, the elusive four-leaf clover has captured the imagination of people as a rare token of luck. Yet what is it that makes this small, green plant so special?

The landscaping industry has been shaped by countless innovators, pioneers, and changemakers whose work has influenced how we design, develop, cultivate, maintain, and even appreciate outdoor spaces. Among these trailblazers is Dr. Marie Clark Taylor, a remarkable African American scientist and educator whose work in botany and plant biology has had a lasting impact on landscaping and horticulture.