Lesson 2

Question 1

What are considerations for design texture

Answer 1

characteristics of surface
plant, building, and ground

Question 2

How is texture used in landscape design

Answer 2

Distribution of material between fine and coarse textures

Question 3

How does line effect design

Answer 3

Directing the viewer visually by guiding the eye to a focal point

Question 4

What are the 5 principles of landscape design

Answer 4

1. Line and rhythm
2. Flow focalization
3. Focalization
4. Simplicity
5. Scale

Question 5

What is Simplicity in landscape design

Answer 5

It reduces distractions

Question 6

What is Balance in landscape design

Answer 6

A visual weight of elements

Question 7

What are two types of Balance in landscape design

Answer 7

1. Symmetrical
2. Asymmetrical

Question 8

What is focalization in landscape design

Answer 8

It focuses interest to a particular area to create an accent

Question 9

Planting should have a sense of flow and continuity connecting different areas with similar connecting features is called what?

Answer 9

Rhythm and line

Question 10

What is Scale in landscape design

Answer 10

Plants and objects should be in proportion with one another

Question 11

In pre-landscape design what are 3 site considerations

Answer 11

1. Well Drained
2. Raised beds or berms
3. Sun, shade, or part shade

Question 12

What are 3 types of flower Bed Garden

Answer 12

1. Border Garden
2. Free standing or Island Garden
3. Formal vs informal

Question 13

What is a border Garden

Answer 13

Garden butts up against something. Not visible from all sides

Question 14

What is a free standing or island garden

Answer 14

It is a bed that can be seen from all sides

Question 15

What is a formal garden

Answer 15

Formal = A formal garden is a garden with a clear structure, geometric shapes and in most cases a symmetrical layout.

Question 16

What are 5 structure and plant design guidelines to consider

Answer 16

1. sweeping lines and curves
2. Use edging
3. Changing contours
4. 3 or more
5. Same species

Question 17

Name the warm colors

Answer 17

Red Orange Yellow

Question 18

When considering plants for design what are color consideration

Answer 18

Twig and leaf color winter and summer
Fruit color
Flower color
Leaf variations

Question 19

What are some cool colors

Answer 19

Blues and greens

Question 20

What is texture in landscape design

Answer 20

Visual and physical surface characteristics of plant, mulch, and surrounding landscape and buildings

Question 21

Are are textured plants different

Answer 21

Between fine and course textures

Question 22

What is form when considering landscape design

Answer 22

It is the shape of the plant when occupying a visual space

Question 23

How is line used in landscape design

Answer 23

It is the arrangement of objects and plants that directs the viewer down a path or to a focal point

Question 24

What are 5 visual principles of landscape design

Answer 24

Simplicity
Balance
Focalization
Rhythm
Scale

Question 25

How does simplicity effect design

Answer 25

It reduces distractions in the landscape

Question 26

What is an informal garden

Answer 26

garden follows much looser lines, curves and usually takes its design from the lay of the land.