The Landscape Design Process

Steps In The Landscape Design Process Client Interview Site Analysis Concept Diagram Preliminary Design Final Design

Includes the first 5 steps of the landscape design process: The Program Phase Includes the first 5 steps of the landscape design process: Client Interview Site Analysis Concept Diagram

Includes the last 2 steps of the landscape design process: The Design Phase Includes the last 2 steps of the landscape design process: Preliminary Design Final Design

Must consider the facts of the project The Program Phase Must consider the facts of the project collect facts about the site and client

Satisfying customers desires The Program Phase Satisfying customers desires Need to know personality, lifestyle, wants, and priorities

Find out as much about the client as possible. Client Interview Find out as much about the client as possible. Clients may not even know what they want http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=13902&picture=flower-beds

Questions To Ask The Client How much free time do you have? Any hobbies? Do you have children and/or pets? Do you have any favorite colors or plant types? Do you entertain guests? http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=56045&picture=flower-bed

Site Analysis Catalog of Existing Site Conditions: Topography-the shape of the ground including slopes, hills, and other formations Soil structure and fertility Existing Vegetation-types of plant matter present

Site Analysis Utilities-gas/power lines, septic tanks, or waterways Views-either views that should be blocked, or views that should be maintained

Concept Diagram Usually a bubble diagram Identify certain areas for specific use Garden Patio/entertaining

Design Phase Puts all of the information, thoughts, and ideas gathered in the program phase into a working design.

Includes specific design items, plants, and hardscape materials Preliminary Design Includes specific design items, plants, and hardscape materials The design is shared with the client for feedback

Final Design Drawn to scale Plan is completely labeled and includes materials list