3. Landscape Design
• Interview the client
• Analyze site and family activities
• Prepare a Base Plan
• Develop a functional Bubble Diagram
• Prepare a Preliminary Design
• Complete the Landscape Plan
• Select plant materials
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4. Interview the client
• Usage – recreation, gardening, entertainment, hobbies
• Preferences for style
• Preferences for plants
• Budget
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5. Analyze the Site and Family Activities
• Public area
• Private or outdoor living area
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6. Prepare a Base Plan
The drawing should include:
• Property lines.
• Undesirable features of home grounds or adjoining property.
• North point.
• Views - point arrows in direction of each good view.
• House, garage, other building.
• Doors, windows, porches, and location of rooms.
• Existing plants, rock outcroppings.
• Walks and driveways if already constructed.
• Contour of the land, use an arrow to show direction of surface water flow.
• Scale used.
• Location of septic tank or sewer lines, septic fields.
• Directions of prevailing wind.
• Underground utilities. P.A.S.S. Pushpakumara | ATI - GAMPAHA
7. Develop a Functional Bubble or Balloon Diagram
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8. Make a list that
• suits your individual needs.
• front lawn area or public area
• laundry area
• vegetable garden
• cooking and eating area
• garden pools
• walks
• flower beds
• outdoor living or private area children’s play area
• small fruit
• driveway
• guest parking
• turnabouts
• garage
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12. Select Plant Materials
Cultural Considerations in Selecting Plants:
• Hardiness
• Soil and moisture conditions
• Degree of sun or shade
• Maintenance
• Aesthetic value
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13. Select Plant Materials (continued)
Aesthetic Considerations in Selecting Plants:
• Plant Size
• Plant Form
• Plant Texture
• Plant Color
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