Furniture Design Ideas

After you have determined the plants that are appropriate for your planting site, group the plants into categories, such as groundcovers; annuals and perennials; low, medium, and tall shrubs; accent plants; and specimen and canopy trees. This will be the "plant palette" that you will select from as you lay out your planting plan. It […]

Section One: Selecting plants Deciding which plants are to be used in your landscape plan may seem overwhelming in the beginning, particularly if you have limited experience with plants. Use your site analysis to help you select plants that fit the conditions of your property. For example, if the front beds are in full sun, […]

Assessing your family’s needs With a complete base plan and a thorough understanding of the site, you are now ready to list your proposed use areas. Each family’s needs vary with their outdoor activities. These are the types of areas you may consider when developing your landscape plan: • Pet areas, such as open lawn […]

Purpose Analyzing the site’s environmental conditions and taking inventory of other conditions of the site, including soil, is an important step. Accurate analysis of the site will help you understand existing conditions. You can then modify areas that need improvements and make the most of natural areas. Note wind, sun, and shade patterns, as well […]

You may have a curved bed, driveway, or other area. To measure the curve, you need a straight line from which to measure. If the area does not have a wall or fence backing it, create a line with string and stakes, a hose, or another measur­ing tape. Start at one end of the curved […]

All good ideas begin with a plan. Homeowners who begin installation without a developed plan may end up unhappy with the results. An unplanned home landscape built in sepa­rate steps sometimes does not coordinate well together when completed. Form a detailed overall plan before beginning installation. A good landscape design can provide a plan for […]

An ideal home landscape design should have value in four ways: aesthetically, economically, functionally, and environ­mentally. Aesthetic Aesthetic value can be achieved in many ways: by enhanc­ing beautiful areas, creating new ones, or screening unattrac­tive parts of the property. Using features in a landscape that impact all five senses can add to your pleasure and […]

The idea of designing a home landscape can intimidate even serious gardeners. Wise people know their limitations. Consulting a professional when necessary can prevent costly mistakes. For this reason, don’t let the cost of a designer keep you from asking one for help at any time during the design process. Keep in mind that you […]

  home landscape can add to your family’s joy and increase the value of your property. Modern landscapes are meant to be beautiful and useful. A well­, ji j j Figure 1. Front landscape. Drawing by Richard Martin III planned landscape provides your