Landscape Principles. Concepts & Applications

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1 Landscape Principles Concepts & Applications

2 You know when something looks good, but can you explain to someone else why you like it?

3 Which do you like? A B Why do you like that one? What makes it different from the other? Does this relate anything at all to a haircut?

4 Why don t you like this house? How do you tell another person why you dislike this house? Can you put into words what needs to be done to improve this house s curb appeal?

5 Let s take a look and find out what words you can use to better describe what you like

6 1. Balance Means equilibrium Visual weight of the landscape is equal Unbalanced objects cause the viewer to be uneasy and confused Two types of balance can be used in the landscape

7 Symmetrical Balance Mirror image Used more for formal architecture Visual weight is balanced

8 Which house has symmetrical balance?

9 Asymmetrical Balance Visual weight is balanced but not mirror images Used more in informal architecture

10 Home landscapes lacking balance are unappealing

11 2. Simplicity Should be soothing to the eye; not busy No competing objects Minimal plant variety No scalloped bed lines; gentle curves Repetition Mass Plantings

12 Repetition Repeating shapes helps maintain simplicity

13 Mass Plantings Large beds of one plant variety achieve simplicity

14 Simple Design Using minimal plant variety Gentle curving bed lines Repetition

15 What characteristics of simplicity are achieved here? Curved bed lines Minimal plant variety No competing objects Not busy

16 3. Focalization Visual importance One item appears to dominate Don t have competing focal points Draws attention

17 Front Door The front door should be the focal point of the landscape

18 Accenting the Front Door Using brass kick plate Use lights and lighting fixtures Sidewalks lead eye to door Stained glass Vertical elements Small flower beds

19 Front Doors

20 Where s the front door?

21 4. Rhythm & Line What is rhythm? How to achieve rhythm? What lines are we concerned with? Sequencing?

22 Rhythm Landscapes have rhythm just as music has rhythm Music has a beat (count) Music has repetition of notes in the same scale Landscapes have rhythm by a repetitious count of textures/form/color

23 Rhythm Repeating plant form/color/texture throughout the entire landscape

24 Rhythm Tying areas together Continuity Gradual changes

25 Line What the eye follows Everything has a line Tree outlines Bed lines Patios & Decks Buildings Gradual changes of line are most appealing

26 Lines

27 Bed lines

28 Vertical Lines Vertical lines draw attention Create a sense of tension and nervousness Tend to exaggerate

29 Horizontal Lines Horizontal lines create a sense of warmth and tranquility Do not draw attention

30 Sequencing Positioning objects according to size Small medium large Provide a smoother line for the eye to follow Provide views of all plants Help create horizontal lines

31 Sequencing

32 Lacking Rhythm & Line

33 5. Scale & Proportion Large objects dwarf other objects Large objects tend to be overpowering and cause uneasiness Large objects used with large structures create proportion Small objects create a feeling of warmth and serenity Small objects enhance or exaggerate other objects Dwarfed plants should be used with smaller landscapes

34 Proportionately Correct

35 Incorrect Scale

36 Large plants in front of house help dwarf the house

37 Review of Principles 1. Balance 2. Simplicity 3. Focalization 4. Rhythm & Line 5. Scale & Proportion

38 Symmetrical Balance

39 Asymmetrical Balance

40 Unbalanced

41 Simplicity Gentle curves and lines Repetition of plants Mass plantings

42 Simplicity One focal point Same texture Horizontal lines

43 No Simplicity

44 Focalization One focal point No competing elements Vertical lines help draw attention Changes in form

45 Rhythm & Line Bed lines tie areas together Horizontal lines create a feeling of warmth Repetition provides continuity Simplistic designs create rhythm

46 Scale & Proportion Using plants in size relationship to complement rather than offend Larger plants are overpowering and create uneasiness Smaller plants generate warmth

47 Let s take a look at some more desirable landscapes

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56 Let s take a look at some designs lacking good landscaping principles

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63 Conclusion Remember landscaping is an art Principles should be followed to create a sense a beauty The most exquisite landscapes generally are the most simplistic in design The brain imports information from senses. Don t overwhelm the brain with excessive visual inputs!

64 The End!