Rick Abrahamson University of Minnesota Extension Service Clay County Landscape Design Rick Abrahamson University of Minnesota Extension Service Clay County http://www.hortilover.net/
Why design landscapes? http://www.hortilover.net/
Personal Benefits Shade Privacy Reduce wind Reduce odor Pollution control http://www.hortilover.net/
Conservation Benefits Erosion control Slope stabilization Temperature Fire protection http://www.hortilover.net/
Increase property value Economic Benefits Increase property value and home salability http://www.hortilover.net/
Aesthetic Benefits Attractive Landscapes Make People Feel Better http://www.hortilover.net/
What is landscape design? http://www.hortilover.net/
Design as a Profession Landscape Architect Landscape Designer Licensed Larger scale Landscape Designer Not licensed Single family residential http://www.hortilover.net/
Elements of Art Color Line Form Texture Scale http://www.hortilover.net/
Principles of Design Unity Balance Transition Proportion Rhythm Repetition Simplicity http://www.hortilover.net/
Principles of Science Horticulture Construction Plant needs Insect and diseases Hardiness zones Construction Materials Methods Soils and drainage Irrigation systems Drafting and graphic presentation http://www.hortilover.net/
How to design landscapes? http://www.hortilover.net/
Steps in Design Develop a plot plan http://www.hortilover.net/
Steps in Design Conduct a site analysis http://www.hortilover.net/
Steps in Design Assess Family Needs and Desires Locate activity areas http://www.hortilover.net/
Steps in Design Design Activity Areas http://www.hortilover.net/
Steps in Design Plant selection and placement http://www.hortilover.net/
Design process example? http://www.hortilover.net/
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Time for your final exam!! Good luck http://www.hortilover.net/
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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/