1. The Landscape Design Process

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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?

9. 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

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

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

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

13. 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

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