This is for anyone who works in the field of "landscape architecture"?

Hi Katie, I'm Architect, I may answer some of your questions

- about landscape architecture it's a science of outdoor spaces which includes soft landscape (trees, greenery, water ...elements which come from nature) and hard scape elements that you added through your design like seating area, paving areas, sculptures, fountains, planters, walls.....etc)

- landscaping could be in green architecture like roof gardens, outdoor shading plants, wind resistant plants, in general it doesn't interfere interior design or building details in green buildings.

- about school, I don't know about your school study system but to be a landscape architect you should have knowledge of plants -all about plants- ground covers, details

- about working, 1-design and draw on paper, 2-site architect, 3- consultant

- about math background, calculus 1+2 recommended as any type architecture

hope that helps :)

I have never thought of the keys as "landscapes" but very interesting! Yes, it seems that books for beginners always start with C Major. But I believe it was Chopin who said that the Key was too hard for new players. He always started his new students on B Major. This is because B Major is ideal for hands (with 2 fingers on C# and D#) and the three others leading up to F#-G#-A#. What is B Major in terms of "landscape" for music? The rocky coasts of Maine? The mountains of New Hampshire? (I had to use at least my own state, and the neighboring one!) You're second question is interesting to. But I think I have a straightforward answer: It depends on the composition. Just because a piece is in C Major, does not mean you'll have open range! Prokofiev wrote a piano concerto in C Major and it seems difficult (with practice it wouldn't be). For a more personal answer. It all depends (once again). I sometimes like the pieces that stay in Db Major, Eb minor, etc. etc. Because these pieces I know what the keys will be that I hit. For example, if it's in D Major, then there's G#, or F-naturals, and all that stuff added. It takes a bit more time to think. (of course when in a Db Major, there can still be double-flats/sharps, and naturals). But music in the "open" keys are free to do whatever. C Major can have dozens of flats, sharps, etc. put in and 'confuse' (for lack of a better word right now). Of course it's not always confusing. But if you see a sharp, then the next measure I sometimes hit the sharp and remember "It's in C Major". But if it's in C#, and I hit the D# again, then it'll be just fine. (get what I'm saying?) And why didn't you post this in the Computers & Interest > Programming & Design section? You'd probably get some great answers.

im about to start working for a Landscaping contractor, as far as i know they dont even emply an landscape architect