Principles of Landscape Design Quiz

Which element is interconnected with the others in landscape design?

• Unity

• Color

• Texture

• All of the above

In the Japanese Garden at Butchart Gardens, what is the role of the primary line?

• It separates the garden from the house

• It invites you into the garden

• It marks the end of the garden

• It is used for planting trees

What kind of line is used to create unity in landscape?

• A colour line

• A story line

• A water line

• A sweeping line

What is the most common form in plant materials that allows for easy eye movement and creates a pleasant undulation?

• Weeping

• Rounded

• Pyramidal

• Vase-shaped

Why should pyramidal forms be used sparingly in plant groupings?

• They are too common in plant materials.

• They create a comfortable people space.

• They direct the eyes upward and can dominate the scene.

• They lead the eye back to the ground.

At a distance, what primarily determines the texture of a plant?

• The size and shape of leaves and twigs

• The gloss or dullness of leaves

• The mass of the plant and the play of light and shadows

• The color of the flowers

What feeling is most commonly associated with the color blue in garden design?

• Passion

• Happiness

• Serenity

• Wealth

Which type of scale is used to give a feeling of peace and relaxation in a home landscape?

• High scale

• Medium scale

• Low scale

• Formal scale

What is the effect of low scale in the private garden in Steamboat Springs, CO?

• It promotes action.

• It creates a relaxing, renewing atmosphere.

• It makes the space feel smaller.

• It increases movement.

What feeling does informal balance give in a landscape?

• Stability and dignity

• Curiosity, movement, and a sense of being alive

• Uniformity and repetition

• Stillness and calm