Landscape design and landscape painting share more than just the word, landscape. Historically, in fact, landscape painting has had a great influence on landscape design. It's a classic case of life imitating art! Since today is the birthday of the great French Impressionist, Claude Monet (1840-1926), it's a good time to muse about Monet's influence on landscape design. And what better way than to enjoy a glimpse of Monet's garden and landscape paintings? Here we have an interesting case -- an artist who painted landscapes and who was also active in landscape design. When you visit the Monet Garden Web site, you'll see mention of the reciprocal relationship between gardening and painting....