Before this class, I had not previously paid too much attention to the landscaping choices around campus. I now find it interesting to note the straight lines of the well-maintained grounds and consider how much planning might have gone into a particular site. My work for the pollinator garden included acquiring approvals from the Facilities Planning and Construction department, so I understand the meticulous care behind the campus landscape. One feature that interests me is the appearance of the trees on the quad. These trees are planted on the green space and surrounded by a perfect circle of soil and mulch. These circles (and their respective trees) dot the quad and even seem a bit odd to my freshly tuned eye. The school has a high standard of campus beauty and appeal to maintain as a well-ranked liberal arts college. The aesthetic is a key component considered by prospective students. Beauty and functionality must meet in a perfect plan of the landscape. While the work absolutely pays off, I doubt many people consider all of the thought behind the ever-changing campus appearance.