Description:
The Ecological Landscaping Association is a nonprofit, member-based organization of landscape professionals, homeowners, and community groups who believe in using landscape practices that are environmentally safe and beneficial. ELA was founded in 1992 by a group of forward-thinking landscape professionals to:

Bring about change in landscaping practices through educating landscape professionals and the public.

Provide networking opportunities, so that people concerned about the environment could exchange ideas and experiences with others who share their concerns.