1. Analyzing the Residential Landscape
Ms. Gripshover
Landscaping
Unit 5

2. Our Objectives
Describe how to determine the client’s needs and desires.
Explain the purpose of a site analysis plan.
Identify the purpose of a base plan.
Describe the components of a site analysis plan.

3. How does a designer determine what a client needs and desire for their yard?
1st step- meet with family and complete a Family Inventory Survey and ask questions like the ones below:
Family information ex: number of people and ages
Hobbies
Pets
Types of gardens they want
How do they use the space
Any favorite plants or plants to avoid

4. What is the purpose of a site analysis plan?
Before changing a site the landscaper must determine what is already existing at the site
Site Analysis plan- a sketch of the home, property lines, and observations about the stie

5. What is a base plan? Base plan includes:
Scaled drawing of the home (locations of windows, doors, etc.
Property line
Utility lines and easements
Hardscapes- things like sidewalks, walkways, etc.

6. What are the components of a Site Analysis Plan?
Record of observations done before designing or working on the site
Includes:
Vegetation
Soil
Microclimate
Macroclimate
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