RHS Level 2 R2111 Design, H&S, Sustainability Flashcards
Understanding garden features, plant selection and planning
Describe cohesion.
Cohesion should simply make the garden and house fit comfortably together and in their own right.
All parts of the design form a unified whole.
Linked by consistent styles, materials, furniture and planting themes.
Ways of creating cohesion….
Have similar plants growing inside and out to link the inside of the house with the garden.
Have floors close to level with each other inside and out.
Hard landscaping materials should have elements of similarity without being too different.
Hard landscaping materials should incorporate elements of the house’s materials.
Repeat similar plants and particular colours to increase cohesion.
Use wooden benches to achieve unity, can be rustic or formal.
Name two hazards associated with access.
How can these be minimised?
Broken surface - remove loose rubble, create a flat surface paving, concrete.
Unlit - put up outdoor lighting with movement sensors.
Name two hazards associated with slopes.
How can these be minimised?
Steep- can put in steps, terrace it, put path around the slope
Uneven - level it out, terrace it
Name two hazards associated with location of features.
How can these be minimised?
Large trees close to overhead cables - either remove or prune/shape regularly.
Pond near path - change path route
Name two hazards associated with water.
How can these be minimised?
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Name two hazards associated with electricity.
How can these be minimised?
Live cables - don’t plant large trees nearby.
Underground - find out where they are, mark them on plans, designs.
Name two hazards associated with materials.
How can these be minimised?
Slippery surface on decking - use non slip varnishing materials, non slip steps.
Splinters- use planed/sanded timber
Name two hazards associated with plants.
How can these be minimised?
Raised roots - remove overly large plants, plant around/over them to stop people walking near
Spikes, thorns, keep these away from pathways, keep well pruned.
Describe how the environmental sustainability of landscaping materials may affect choices made in the planning and design stage.
Choose locally sourced materials - minimise distance traveled.
Using sustainably sourced materials eg FSC
Reduce, reuse, reclaim and recycle materials.
State how sustainable practices in the maintenance of a garden can be integrated successfully during the planning and design stage.
Harvest rain water - incorporate water buts
Grey water usage.
Incorporate composting areas
Use drought tolerant plants
Low lawn space, incorporate wildflower meadow.
Mulching
Bio diverse planting to enhance natural pest and disease control.
Ponds, insect hotels, wildlife habitats.
State how sustainable practices can be undertaken during the construction stage.
Re-use onsite materials like top-soil.
Minimize materials leaving the site - reduce, reuse, reclaim, recycle.
Reduce use of power tools.
Turn off taps etc….
