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| HOME: PLANT YOUR LANDSCAPE: CREATE A GENERAL LANDSCAPE PLAN |
Introduction Create a General Landscape Plan Complete a Thorough Site Analysis Define Planting Areas Principles of Design Elements of Design Plant Selection Installation Landscaping With Native Plans |
Whether you are developing a new landscape or renovating an old one, it is important to have a plan before doing anything with permanent implications. In the long run, not having a plan may create maintenance problems and reduce the overall appearance of the landscape. The following steps will help you develop a plan for a landscape that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Image courtesy of Gizmo Creations A. Define Your Objectives and Constraints This is the most important step of the landscape process. Establishing clear objectives and constraints at the beginning will help you achieve the benefits you hope to receive from your landscape plan. In practice, decide what type of layout best fits the needs of your household, while working within existing economic, social, environmental, and physical constraints. 1. Possible objectives: Texas A & M University provides an excellent web site on landscape planning the will give more detail on how to assess and site and complete a plan of work. See the site at the following link: aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/homelandscape/home.html. |
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