Ms. Gripshover Landscaping Unit 7

Our Objectives Demonstrate the use of a scale. Describe how activities can be organized into goose egg plans. Explain the importance of bed patterns. Develop bed patterns for a landscape.

What is scale? In order to make an accurate design, the plan must be drawn using actual dimensions It would be impossible to draw the “life size” of the home, lot, plants, etc. Therefore, plans are “scaled down” Scale- a piece of drafting equipment that allows you to draw your plan accurately

How is a scale used in landscaping? Most landscape plans are 1/8” scale 1/8”= 1’ OR 1”= ???

Your Task Practicing using a scale worksheet

How can activities be organized into goose egg plans? Goose egg plan- a sketch of rough ovals and circles on a drawing that shows the placement of activities in a yard This helps to separate a vast area into smaller rooms Remember the following: Quick and rough sketches are ok How will people be moving around the yard Use the FIS

Your Task Practicing Goose Egg Plans

What is a bed pattern and why is it important in landscape design? Bed patterns- form a framework for the design Outline the location of where the shrubs, flowers, etc. will go Separates lawn from planting area Appears more organized

Your Task Several Volunteers needed 2 for a lawn mower Several for plants We will set up the room like a yard and determine the importance of bed patterns 1 st scatter plant throughout room 2 nd put plants into bed patterns

How are bed patterns developed on a landscape site? 3 major types of patterns: 90 degrees to the home- compliments house and gives a symmetrical appearance 45 degrees to the home- give an asymmetrical design Curved lines- make bold arches Viewer’s eye will follow the line Use only one type of bed pattern in a design On the house, the bed pattern should either begin and end 1/3 or 2/3 down the length of the wall