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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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planting plan
Design; Landscape design
A CAD rendering with plant photo inlays depicting the location of all proposed plants, planting beds, and mulch selections.
plot map
Design; Landscape design
Also know as a parcel map. A map that shows by block and lot the boundaries of individual lots within a taxing district.
primary elements of design
Design; Landscape design
Primary elements of design are the first elements looked at when determining plant materials. Primary elements of design include disease or insect resistance, poor soils and urban pollution, ...
principles of design
Design; Landscape design
Process that defines and ties all individual components together to create unity within a design. Example of principles of design would be simplicity, variety, balance, emphasis, sequence, and scale.
professional landscape designer
Design; Landscape design
A professional who plans and develops landscapes, usually at a residential or small commercial level. Landscape designers are usually skilled in the use of plant materials and other horticultural ...
public grounds
Design; Landscape design
Public grounds include public property owned by a city, state, or the federal government. Examples include parks, schools, and any other public recreational areas. Maintenance is usually performed by ...
simplicity
Design; Landscape design
Understanding what is, and is not important in a landscape design. Details that will not have a major impact to the landscape are omitted to keep it uncluttered.
