Topic 3 Element 3

Question 1

What does the design terminology Texture mean. Plus an example

Answer 1

Course texture absorbs light. (Gunnera)

Shiny leaves will tend to give a more brighter and glossy appearance. (Musa banjoo)

Question 2

What does the design terminology proportion mean, give examples

Answer 2

Ensuring that the size of the trees and plants are equivalent to its surroundings. For example a large tree works in a large garden with other mature trees. A small ornamental tree in a small garden

Large quecus or Betulas in a large garden

Small ornamental tree

Question 3

What does the design terminology scale mean, give an example

Answer 3

Ensuring that the size of the tree and plants that everything is the same size.

Rockery, Japanese garden

Question 4

What does the design terminology colours mean. Plus an example

Answer 4

Making sure colours complement each other- either reds for hot colours or whites and blues for cool. Vita Sackville-West’s White garden at Sissinghurst.

Question 5

What does the design terminology Unity mean, plus an example

Answer 5

Ensuring there is continuity across the garden. For example naturalistic planting in an arts and crafts style.

Question 6

What does the design terminology harmony mean, plus an example

Answer 6

All parts of the landscape are adapted to one another, forming an agreeable whole. Colour harmony is the easiest Vita Sackville-West’s White garden at Sissinghurst.

Question 7

What does the design terminology balance mean

Answer 7

Symmetrical – even on both sides
Asymmetrical balance: Also known as informal balance, this involves arranging different elements in a way that achieves visual equilibrium without mirroring each other.

Visual balance: This refers to achieving a sense of balance through the visual weight of elements rather than their physical symmetry or arrangement

Question 8

What does the design terminology rhythm mean

Answer 8

Repeating certain plants, colors, shapes, or design elements throughout the garden

Question 9

What does the design terminology repetition mean

Answer 9

Can be in colour, texture, shape, design

Question 10

List one well-known garden and some key characteristics of the work of Piet Oudolf

Answer 10

Naturalistic planting
Four seasons
Layered Planting: Oudolf utilizes a layered planting approach, with plants arranged in drifts and intermingled to create depth and complexity within the garden.
Sustainability and Ecology
Focus on Structure and Texture. Grasses play a large part.
High Line – New York

Question 11

List one well-known garden and some key characteristics of the work of Gertrude Jekyll

Answer 11

Color Schemes: Jekyll was renowned for her skillful use of color in garden design. She carefully crafted harmonious color schemes using a painterly approach, blending complementary and contrasting hues to create visually striking compositions

Mixed Borders: Jekyll popularized the concept of mixed borders, where a diverse array of plants, including perennials, shrubs, and climbers, are combined to create lush, layered displays of color and texture. She often arranged plants in drifts and groups, emphasizing naturalistic planting arrangements

Arts and Crafts Influence: Jekyll’s work was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, which emphasized craftsmanship, natural materials, and the integration of art into everyday life. Her gardens reflected this ethos through their handcrafted details, use of local materials, and focus on creating harmonious, unified environments

Question 12

List one well-known garden and some key characteristics of the work of Nigel Dunnett

Answer 12

Olympic Park
Biodiversity
Community
Sustainability
Naturalistic