The best landscaping software would depend on what features are required for your landscaping needs. For landscaping alone one could try Real Landscaping Plus. Another option is Landscaping Deck and Patio for those that have more features to their yard.
A review site of landscaping softwares suggests Realtime Landscaping Plus, Landscape Deck & Patio and Home & Landscape design as the top three on the list.
In landscaping there are technologies on the computer, like Google Sketchup which is software in which you can create 3D landscape designs and theirs technology like using weed- eaters, and landscaping tools.
Terragen software is used in construction and landscaping. The software helps a person generate digital representation of the land and create models of a project.
Any type of landscaping rock of your choice will work for flower beds. www.stonedecorative.com has a wide variety of landscaping rocks.
The best thing to do is to try and avoid damaging your garden while landscaping. It is not as hard as it seems.
To get the best quality hardware for landscaping you can visit http://www.acehardware.com/home/index.jsp or you can also try http://www.homedepot.com/
Landscaper's Companion is very good but it is not free. But it only costs $10.00. HGTV has a landscape software that is more expensive that has a Mac version.
The Sunset Western Landscaping book is one of the best landscaping books to hit the market. There is a lot of information in it.
Yes,there is landscaping classes in the helena and St. Helena Montessori Bee Class is one of the best.
You can find backyard landscape design computer software at http://chocolate-truth.com/articles/backyard-landscaping-design-software-programs-1143.html. Software is free.
Here's some software that will let you draw up floor plans, landscaping, etc. for a home: http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/homeremodeling.asp .
The best landscaping service would depend on the area you live in sine they are generally local services. I would check you phone book, websites, or word of mouth to find a service right for you.