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Selecting Plants for Design
Design Process
Materials
Design Process
Selecting Plants for Design
100
What are physical structures in the landscape?
Patios, Walls, Fences
100
What does a topographic map illustrate?
A 3-D surface on a flat piece of paper
100
What tools is used to draw lines at various angles?
Adjustable Triangle
100
What is the number to call before you dig?
811
100
What are the two types of names a plant has?
1. Common Name 2. Botanical Name
200
How do you define a tree?
A single multi-stem woody, perennial plant reaching the height of 12ft or more.
200
What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?
Areas of equal elevation
200
What tool is used to draw lines at 30, 60, 90 degree in relation to the surface that the triangle is resting in?
30-60, degree triangle
200
What are 6 different things you are looking at when it comes to soil?
1. Soil texture 2. Depth of topsoil 3. Depth of bedrock layer 4. Drainage 5. pH 6. Fertility
200
What is the genius?
Closely related groups of plant comprised of one or more species
300
What are two types of trees we discuessed in class?
1. Flowering Dogwood 2. Japanese Maple
300
What are the 6 steps in the Landscape Design Process?
1.Client Interview 2.Site Analysis 3. Functional Design 4. Preliminary Design 5. Final Design 6. Add specific plants
300
What tool is used to draw circles at different sizes?
Combo Circle Template
300
When looking at drainage what are three things you should be looking for?
1. Direction of surface water drainage 2. Drainage onto and away from side 3. Standing water or wet area
300
What is the species?
It is composed of plant that show characteristics that distinguish them from other groups in the genius.
400
How do you define a shrub?
Multi-stem woody plants that do not exceed 20 feet in height.
400
What is color theory?
There are no bad color combinations in nature.
400
What tool contains symbols of various house symbols?
Architectural Template
400
What are 3 examples of utilities one might have to look out for when working in a backyard.
1. A/C 2. Sprinkler system 3. Pool filter 4. Electrical lines
400
What is the difference between annuals and perennials?
Annuals- live for one growing season Perennials- plant that has a life cycle of more than two growing seasons
500
What are FOUR examples of the six shrubs we discussed in class?
1. Viburnums 2. Honeysuckers 3. Spireas 4. Hollies 5. Junipers 6. Yews
500
Explain the difference slope percentage we went over in class. Be sure to include the actual percentages and the description of what the land would look like.
0-3%: Flat to gently sloping 3-8%: Gently sloping to rolling terrain 8-15%: Hilly often rocky terrain
500
What tool is used to remove eraser crumbs from the drawing after erasure?
Medium Grafting Brush
500
What are 5 things you are looking at when at the site location?
1. Recreational, Residential, Commercial 2. Style, Age, and Character of neighborhood 3. Traffic patterns and volume 4. Legal restrictions and setback requirements 5. Surrounding land use
500
What are the seven types of plants used?
1. Trees 2. Shrubs 3. Groundcover 4. Vines 5. Annuals 6. Perennials 7. Ornamental Grasses