Landscape Design

Landscape maintenance includes watering, fertilizing, mulching, pest control, mowing, edging, winterization and pruning plants. Watering should be done frequently when plants are first planted to prevent wilting, then less as plants are established. Fertilizer should be mixed in at planting and added to established plants as needed. Mulch should be replenished as it decays. Pest control prevents damage from insects, diseases and weeds. Pruning improves plant health, appearance and controls size/shape, with timing depending on plant type. A variety of tools are used for different pruning tasks.

This document discusses key considerations for planting design in landscape architecture. It outlines various criteria that should be considered including plant material characteristics, soil conditions, sunlight, water, air quality, and maintenance needs. It emphasizes that the choice of plant material depends on balancing the physical and botanical traits of plants with the site context. The document also explores using plants for various functional and aesthetic purposes beyond just beautification, including climate control, noise barriers, defining outdoor spaces, and complementing architecture.

This document provides information about planning and designing a garden. It discusses factors to consider in garden planning like purpose, existing conditions, financial constraints and maintenance. It outlines the elements of a garden including natural conditions, man-made structures, and plants. Steps in the planning process are described, such as assessing the client's needs, site analysis, creating a base plan, and choosing appropriate plants. Different types of garden layouts and their features are also summarized.

A tree is a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most specie, they give a mass effect and beautiful look to the localities. The cultivation of tree is called arboriculture. The place where trees are grown either for landscaping or for scientific study is known as arboretum

FYN Principle #1: Right Plant, Right Place Rebecca McNair & Allison Steele Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program http://charlotte.ifas.ufl.edu

Establishment and maintenance of lawn is skilled and technical, for establishing good lawn handy hints are provided, such as selection of grasses, planting, maintenance, weeding, irrigation, lawn protection etc., are covered

This document discusses different types of planting design, including groundcover, shrubs, and trees. It provides examples of plant species for each category and describes their uses in spatial design. Groundcover plants below knee height can form carpets or be combined with taller plants. Shrubs between knee and eye level act as barriers or provide privacy. Tall shrubs and small trees above eye level can enclose or screen areas. Medium and large trees above 10 meters are used to integrate buildings, provide shelter, and frame views. Tree planting in different heights and arrangements is essential for defining spaces and integrating structures into the landscape.

Woody plants like trees, shrubs, and hedges form the structural elements of planting schemes. They provide year-round visibility and can be used as anchors, to divide space, and provide scale and proportion. Trees are the largest plants and create privacy and focal points. Hedges serve functions like boundaries, privacy, and structure by dividing gardens. Shrubs come in many sizes, colors, textures, and shapes and provide foliage and flowers throughout the year. This lesson reviews key information about using woody plants in design and the types of plants available.

The Natal plum is a shrub native to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Southeastern United States. It is tolerant of a variety of environmental conditions and produces white, fragrant flowers and red, edible fruits. The fruits contain vitamin C and nutrients like iron, potassium, and magnesium. Natal plums can be used for landscaping, grown as a hedge or ground cover, and their fruits can be made into jam, jelly, or used in baked goods and drinks. They prefer well-drained soil and afternoon shade.

This document describes various structural and behavioral adaptations that allow plants to obtain nutrients, reproduce, and defend themselves. It discusses adaptations for getting food like leaves that absorb sunlight and roots that take in water and nutrients from soil. Adaptations for reproduction include brightly colored flowers that attract pollinators and seeds dispersed by wind or animals. Defensive adaptations incorporate spines, thorns, and toxins. The document also outlines adaptations for different biomes like desert, tundra, rainforest and temperate forest, as well as for aquatic plants, parasites and carnivorous species.

Ornamental grasses provide low-maintenance ground cover and visual interest in gardens. They come in varieties suited to different conditions and can be used as borders, ground cover, or in containers. While called "grasses", some like mondo grass are actually from other plant families. Acorus species are moisture-loving ornamental grasses that form clumps and have variegated leaves, making them suitable for pond edges or submerged in water features. Cordyline varieties like 'Electric Pink' and 'Red Fountain' offer colorful foliage and architectural forms suitable for containers or gardens. Japanese blood grass and golden Japanese forest grass provide ornamental value through their foliage and fall colors. Liri

The document discusses principles of planting design, including: 1) Artistic composition is derived from physical plant properties like forms, textures, and colors. Horizontal and vertical shapes create different effects. 2) Physical plant properties like stems, leaves, bark, and buds determine texture. Texture appears finer from farther away. Warm and cool colors are used. 3) Unity is created through repetition, variety, emphasis, balance, sequence, and scale. Simplicity prevents monotony while variety adds interest. Elements are balanced on either side of axes. Sequence moves the eye through the landscape. Proper scale relates to human size.

Chimpanzees have an omnivorous diet consisting of fruits, leaves, insects, and occasionally small mammals. They defend themselves using their hands and strength, increasing aggression levels based on perceived threats. Chimpanzees forage during the day and drink water by using chewed leaves as sponges. Sunflowers require full sun exposure and will not tolerate shade. Their heads rotate to follow the sun for photosynthesis. Each sunflower consists of thousands of tiny flowers that can each produce a seed when fertilized. Sunflower leaves grow oppositely along the tall stem to maximize sunlight absorption.

Creating a Drought Resistant Garden provides tips for gardening during drought conditions. It recommends using compost and mulch to retain soil moisture, as well as drought tolerant plants like lavender, rosemary, cordyline, and banksias. Practical watering tips include watering early, using soaker hoses, and collecting graywater. The document lists many drought hardy plant species and their characteristics.

The document provides guidance on growing tree fruits, including choosing a well-drained site with full sun, planting techniques such as depth and mulching, watering regularly after planting to encourage root growth, fertilizing in subsequent years, and using organic mulch and pest control methods to keep trees healthy. It also recommends selecting cultivars that are adapted to the site's conditions and intended use.