Landscape architects combine creativity and vision to design beautiful outdoor spaces. They must research plant and tree types and gain experience before designing landscapes. Landscape architects start work after a building is built to design the outdoor space according to local rules. They conceptualize a design, finalize it with clients, create construction drawings, and obtain approvals from authorities. Landscape architects specialize in landscape design and need expertise in plant species, site planning, and land use, whereas other consultants focus more on building design, structure, and materials.