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The art or practice of designing or making designs.

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field survey

Design; Landscape design

Also known as site survey. It is done to gather any and all information pertaining to property particulars, i.e. soil types, sun and shade patterns, slopes, environmental ...

form

Design; Landscape design

The outline a plant creates as well as the 3-D features it produces, columnar, round, vase, weeping, oval, etc. Form should be considered early in the design process.

foundation plantings

Design; Landscape design

Plantings located in beds surrounding the base of a structure. Foundation plantings can be made continuously or in segments. They provide transitions adjacent to patio and entry ...

freestanding or group plantings

Design; Landscape design

Plantings that are apart from a structure or other plantings. Sometimes called an island planting depending upon location.

functional

Design; Landscape design

Any part of the landscape with a specific purpose for its location other than just aesthetics. Functionality is associated with uses of the landscape.

hard-goods

Design; Landscape design

All of the construction materials used to create structure in the landscape. Examples include boulders, pavers, landscape timbers, and fencing. Hard-goods also include drain tile, ...