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Landscape design
The art of arranging or modifying the features of a yard or an urban area for architectural or aesthetic purposes.
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emphasis
Design; Landscape design
Major landscape components are highlighted more than less important ones. Framing, plant numbers, or creating an unusual focal point are examples of creating emphasis in the landscape.
entry garden
Design; Landscape design
Landscape area near the entry to a building which calls attention to the entry area and to certain plants.
environmentally sound
Design; Landscape design
A landscape that does not harm the environment, soil, water, and air. An environmentally sound landscape is less dependent on pesticides, fertilizers, and water to maintain the desired appearance.
gallons per minute (GPM)
Design; Landscape design
A term used to determine water pressure that is needed for the most effective irrigation system for the client's property.
initial meeting
Design; Landscape design
A meeting between the client and the landscape designer where the designer can gather information about the needs and wants of a client. This information as well as budgetary needs and phases will be ...
irrigation plan
Design; Landscape design
A CAD rendering of the proposed conceptual irrigation system. It included head placements and coverage, pipe sizing, GPM specs, and materials needed to install this system.
key plants
Design; Landscape design
Landscape plant or plants placed in a highly visible location. Key plants are frequently used individually or in groups of three. They are often associated with the screening, or softening of ...
