Design should include
- assessing the risk of using exotic invasive plants
- calculating the area of beds
- drawing to scale
- factoring in ecosystem services (e.g., biodiversity, conservation, nutrient recycling, flood regulation, water purification)
- applying the principles of design to landscaped areas
- symmetrical and asymmetrical methods of achieving balance in the landscape
- simplicity
- focal point in a landscape design
- the relationship between the principles of rhythm and line to the creation of shapes in a landscape design
- the concepts of scale and proportion.
Design could also include
- connecting the site evaluation and client needs to a landscape design
- planning an outdoor room
- planning a planting bed.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Under what conditions might groundcovers be a good choice?
- What are the disadvantages of using vines in a landscape?
- What characteristics must be considered when choosing plant species and cultivars for a landscape?
- What are the major costs associated with designing a landscape?
- How does the location of the landscape affect the design?
- How does landscaping affect businesses?
- How does landscaping affect the value of a home?
- Why are exotic invasive plants and pests a cause for concern?
- What are ecosystem services and how do they affect the local, national, and global economy?