Landscape Design combines the elements of art and science to create a functional, aesthetically pleasing space. One main purpose of landscape design is to integrate infrastructure into the natural surroundings. To achieve this desirable space, one must have a working knowledge of art elements and design principles. That’s where we come in. Let us help you design the ultimate in curb appeal.

Elements of Art include:

• COLOR
• LINE- eye movement or flow
• FORM- size or area of an object
• TEXTURE- surface quality (seen or felt)
• SCALE- Size of an object in relation to its surroundings

 

Design Principles include:

UNITY- consistency
BALANCE- equilibrium (symmetrical/asymmetrical)
TRANSITION- gradual change
PROPORTION- size relationship between each part of the design spaces
RHYTHM- visual feeling of motion, movement through
FOCALIZATION- focal feature, main element
REPETITION- repeating like objects
SIMPLICITY- eliminate unnecessary detail

Steps in developing a landscape design plan:

1. Develop a plot plan
2. Conduct site analysis
3. Assess needs and desires
4. Locate activity areas
5. Design activity areas
6. Plant selection and placement

  

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