Site: Putting it all together
Site: Putting It All Together Site analysis determines the growing conditions on your site. With a little detective work you can discover what your site […]
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Site: Putting It All Together Site analysis determines the growing conditions on your site. With a little detective work you can discover what your site […]
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Style: Putting it all together In this module, we discussed the elements of creating a garden design with style. It is important to remember that
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Soil Soil is the medium that plants grow in, and it consists of air, moisture, minerals, and organic matter. It also includes the microorganisms that
Sun Adequate sunlight for plants is essential, if they don’t get the sunlight they need they simply will not grow well. There are two things
Specific Conditions Specific Conditions are conditions that are specific to your site: Wind, Structure, and Variables Wind There are prevailing wind patterns and inconsistent wind
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Scale A sense of scale can help when designing a garden. Keep the relative sizes and distances of the plants in mind, because the way
Symmetry In general, symmetry involves mirror-imaging: items are symmetrical if their parts are uniformly balanced and spaced on each side of a dividing line. Items
Simplicity Simplicity when designing can be good. While you don’t want to overdo it, deliberate spacing, uncluttered beds, repetition of plants, and simple lines can
Variety A garden with a broad assortment of plants and arrangements can be a genuine delight. A variety of different plants can open new doors
Arrangement is essential to implementing a garden style. The following core concepts will provide you with the building blocks for arranging beautiful gardens and landscapes.
Plant Types Woody Plants Deciduous shrubs Woody plants that lose their leaves at the end of the growing season are deciduous. Some offer dazzling floral
Plant Names Most of the time we refer to plants by their common names, and if we could we would use them all the time.
Plant Selection A few tips for dealing with nursery staff Remember: the more information you have about your site, the better the chances of getting
Climate A climate is an average range of weather conditions in a particular place. This place can be as broad as the entire planet or
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