Analyzing the Landscape Site

Preparation for the Design Process The one key to successful landscaping is to consider the features of the site and the surrounding area. Designers will note site characteristics such as: drainage of water Slope of the land Soil conditions Existing vegetation Existing structures Climate

Preparation for the Design Process What is the base plan? It is the first drawing in the landscape design process involves a bas plan. It is the drawing of the hour on the lot.

Preparation for the Design Process What is a plan view? It is a view from above looking down as opposed to a drawing of the front of the house known as a elevation view

Preparation for the Design Process Features included on a base plan are: driveways patios walks Fences

Preparation for the Design Process What is a plot of survey it is a legal document indicating the exact locations of physical structures on a piece of property and the exact dimensions of the property

The Design Process Design may be produce with the simplest equipment or top of the line computer technology. Computer Technology is the fastest growing segments of the information age

The Design Process What does Computer assisted design (CAD) mean? refers to the use of computer hardware and software to produce drawings

The Design Process What is Video imaging? is a technique that uses computer technology to superimpose a landscape design over a photo of the customers undeveloped landscape Video software may include a scanner, a special camera, input device, or a video input device

The Design Process Drawing the Plan: Drafting equipment should be inexpensive. Many designers prefer to draw plans by hand.

The Design Process When Drawing a plan you must have the following: Drawing board T- Square Drawing paper Drafting Tape Drawing pencils Triangles Eraser and erasure shield Scale

Site Analysis The site analysis plan is a piece of paper with an accurate sketch of the house and lot on which observations are recorded. Some of the features to be notes on a site analysis plan follow are: Orientation of the House The lay of the land

Site Analysis Cont.. Soil Existing Vegetation Natural Features Climate Views

Site Analysis Orientation of the House Need to know your directions N,S, E, W Locating the activity areas of the land. Need to know how much shade an area gets Need to know how much wind exposure the area gets.

Site Analysis The lay of the land: Need to know about hills, valleys, and flat areas Need to know the slope or grade of the land Need to know about the drainage of the land

Site Analysis Soil: Need to know the soil texture which is the proportion of different sized particles in the soil like sand, silt, and clay. Need to know the soil structure is the arrangement of the soil aggregates in the soil Topsoil is the soil found near the surface and is the most valuable for healthy plant growth

Site Analysis Soil Cont… Need to know about the subsoil which is a lighter colored soil below the topsoil Soil is classified into horizons A horizon is the topsoil that has humus, roots, organisms in it B horizon is the subsoil that has fine particles, leached materials, and some roots C horizon is the Parent Material where there is weathered bedrock and some leached materials R horizon is the Bedrock underlying solid rock

Site Analysis Existing Vegetation: This include the existing vegetation in the site. What is a Native plant? are those naturally and not introduce by people

Site Analysis Existing Vegetation: What is ornamental plants? are those planted by people for the attractive characteristics they possess.

Site Analysis Natural Features What are considered natural features Rocks Earth Water These are all that are found on the site.

Site Analysis Climate Climate is broken down into two categories: Macroclimate Microclimate

Site Analysis Climate Cont.. Macroclimate concerns the temperature, precipitation, humidity and wind over the large areas or region Microclimate is the temperature, precipitation humidity and wind on the landscape site.

Site Analysis Views Study and make note on the site analysis plan views to and form the landscape site. Those living in a house will frequently look away from their property to the surrounding areas

In Review Design Steps Step 1 Meet the Customer Step 2 Base Plan Step 3 Family Inventory Survey Step 4 Site Analysis Plan

The End Any Questions!!!!