1. Landscape Design Rick Abrahamson University of Minnesota Extension Service Clay County http://www.hortilover.net/

2. Why design landscapes? http://www.hortilover.net/

3. Personal Benefits Shade Privacy Reduce wind Reduce odor Pollution control http://www.hortilover.net/

4. Conservation Benefits Erosion control Slope stabilization Temperature Fire protection http://www.hortilover.net/

5. Economic Benefits Increase property value and home salability http://www.hortilover.net/

6. Aesthetic Benefits Attractive Landscapes Make People Feel Better http://www.hortilover.net/

7. What is landscape design? http://www.hortilover.net/

8. Design as a Profession Landscape Architect –Licensed –Larger scale Landscape Designer –Not licensed –Single family residential http://www.hortilover.net/

9. Elements of Art Color Line Form Texture Scale http://www.hortilover.net/

10. Principles of Design Unity Balance Transition Proportion Rhythm Repetition Simplicity http://www.hortilover.net/

11. Principles of Science Horticulture –Plant needs –Insect and diseases –Hardiness zones Construction –Materials –Methods –Soils and drainage –Irrigation systems Drafting and graphic presentation http://www.hortilover.net/

12. How to design landscapes? http://www.hortilover.net/

13. Steps in Design Develop a plot plan http://www.hortilover.net/

14. Steps in Design Conduct a site analysis http://www.hortilover.net/

15. Steps in Design Assess Family Needs and Desires Locate activity areas http://www.hortilover.net/

16. Steps in Design Design Activity Areas http://www.hortilover.net/

17. Steps in Design Plant selection and placement http://www.hortilover.net/

18. Design process example? http://www.hortilover.net/

22. Time for your final exam!! Good luck http://www.hortilover.net/

28. Thank you for attending! http://www.hortilover.net/

29. Sources cited UF/IFAS, Basic Principles of Landscape Design, Circular 536, June 1991. NDSU Extension Service, Landscape Ideas For North Dakota Homeowners, H-958, October 1988. http://www.hortilover.net/