"He was a great kid and part of the family," said Len Richards, a professional landscaper.

A professional landscaper designed the garden and grounds.

In stomped a group of professional landscapers, who see their livelihood threatened by his proposal.

Should anything else be necessary, the planting of bulbs, vegetables and new shrubs, families would generally either do it or hire a professional landscaper.

"Our biggest challenge," he said, "has been to have the professional landscaper understand there's a value being put on equipment that's quality-of-life sensitive."

He spent the next eight hours outside, working steadily, making her yard look as if a professional landscaper had come by.

Uprooted by professional landscapers and others, they now command exalted prices.

Water gardens are relatively easy to build and maintain, even without a professional landscaper.

Many other lawn care companies and professional landscapers are moving to add organic products and methods to their services.

Ask a professional landscaper for a free estimate or a paid consultation for advice on how to best use the space you have.