Drawing Types
A quick, simple drawing made with a pencil to show a fast idea. It is not perfect.
sketch
A perfectly round shape, often used for a round patio, a fountain, or a lawn feature.
a circle
The main thought or picture in your mind before you start drawing. The first step of design.
an idea (or concept)
Material used for decks, benches, or fences. It looks warm and natural.
Wood / Timber
Problem: A plant has no water and turns brown. Solution: Change it or water it.
Dead plant.
A drawing that shows the garden looking straight down from the sky, like a map.
a view from the top (or plan view / layout)
A line that goes directly from point A to point B without bending. It looks very neat and formal.
a straight line
The look of the design. For example: Japanese, European, Minimalist, or Tropical.
a style
Hard, heavy natural material used for pathways or big decoration points.
Stone / Rock
Problem: The yard is tiny. Solution: Use vertical plants on walls.
No space / Too small
A drawing that has height, width, and depth. It looks real, like a photograph or a box you can touch.
3D drawing
A smooth, bending line that looks like a wave. It is used to make natural-looking garden paths.
a curved line
One main topic or feeling for the whole garden—like a "relaxing water garden" or a "desert garden."
a theme
Small, red, rectangular blocks used to build walls or patterned walkways.
Brick
Problem: The client cannot sit outside because of the sun. Solution: Plant a big tree or build a roof.
Too hot / No shade
Landscape drawings are very big, so designers don't use normal paper. They need a large...
a paper size (or big paper / A3 / A1)
The place where two straight lines meet. It looks like the letter "L" or the edge of a square table.
the center
A design style that uses clean lines, simple shapes, concrete, and very little decoration. It looks new.
modern
Liquid material that dries into a hard, gray, smooth surface. Used for modern patios.
Concrete
Problem: Plants cannot grow at night or under big walls. Solution: Add garden lights.
Too dark / no light.
The rule on a drawing where 1 centimeter on the paper equals 1 meter in the real world.
scale (or size)
The place where two straight lines meet. It looks like the letter "L" or the edge of a square table.
a corner (or angle)
A concept that looks like a forest or a jungle. It does not look man-made or perfectly cut.
natural (or wild)
Shiny materials used in modern gardens for railings, lights, or water features.
Glass / Metal.
Problem: Rain makes the ground look like soup. Solution: Make a slope or stone path.
Dirty water / Mud.