Landscaping Basic Concepts

What is the correct order for the design process

• draw final design plan

• create functional diagrams

• develop design plans

• site inventory and analysis

• determine needs

What is a microclimate?

• the sun/shade regions in a yard

• a global climate model

• The regions on the USDA plant hardiness zone map

• a preferred plant season

What needs should you consider when designing for the user?

Groups:

(a) Not considered

,

(b) Considered

• future use of yard

• preferred ice cream

• aesthetics

• budget

• current use of the yard

• type of attic insulation

• maintenance

• nearest beach

When deciding the theme for your yard, you should take care of the views, architecture, type of neighbourhood, topography and regional landscape, this is referred to as the "sense of _____"

A yard can generally be divided into ​ (a)   (the front yard),​ (b)   (the back yard), and​ (c)   (the side yard)

• public
• private
• service

From a design view, plant materials have these major functions:

Groups:

(a) not used

,

(b) Functions

• utilitarian

• drive

• foundation

• aesthetic

• structural

• focus

____ is the most enduring quality of a plant