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The following presentation has been rated PG. PG. Practical Gardening. Viewer Discretion Advised. Principles of Planting Design. As practical as it is, planting design is an art. It is the designer’s task to apply the principles of planting design to form an artistic composition. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The following presentation
has been rated PG. PGPractical Gardening
Viewer Discretion Advised
As practical as it is, planting design is an art.
It is the designer’s task to apply the principles of planting design to form an
artistic composition.
Plants and materials have sensory qualities.
We must coordinate the functional uses of plants with our sensory perceptions.
Basics of Design
In the following slides we will look at the steps necessary for a landscape design.
Conceptionto
Completion
Site EvaluationLightSoil
MoistureTemperature
WindContour of the LandExisting Elements
LightSoil
MoistureTemperature
WindContour of the LandExisting Elements
LightWhat conditions does our site have?
Full Sun, partial sun, partial shade, light shade, full shade, dappled
shade, deep shade
Soil
What is the soil type;
clay, sandy, loam
pH
How much organic matter exists?
Drainage
LocationDetermine the best
location.
Where is the garden best viewed?
Are you trying to block a view?
How does it relate to other areas?
StyleGardens should reflect your style
Will they be formal, informal, naturalized, or none
Reflect who you are and “where” you are
Create a mood
Mood is created by color, form, plant selection, light and shadow, movement of the line,
structural elements and art.
Evoke emotions – refinement, graceful, tranquility, wild and free spirited
Scale & Proportion Scale is the relative size of an element or area.
Proportion is the relationship of the
elements’ sizes to each other.
Proper scale and proportion create balance between
positive and negative spaces in gardens.
What sets the scale?House, arbor,
trees…
FunctionWhat will be the function of the garden?
Cut flowers?
Attract birds? Butterflies? Wildlife?
Fragrance?
Privacy?
Meditation and tranquility?
Color is everywhere, not just in the flower.
Foliage, Fruit, Bark, Soil, Grass
Color Palette – monochromatic, polychromatic, pastels or bold
Colors change with the season
Peak season of interest
Special time of the year
Special event
The Color WheelPrimary colors red, yellow, blue
Secondary colors orange, green, violet
Tertiary colors red-violet, red-orange, blue-green, etc.
Color results from light penetration, absorption
and reflection off an object.
Analogous colors are adjacent
Complementary or contrasting colors are
opposite
Complementary
Red
Orange
YellowGreen
Blue
Violet
Warm colors – yellows, oranges, and reds are bright, lively and inviting. They feel closer to us.
Colors are either
warm or cool
Cool colors – blues and violets are restful. They give depth. As objects are farther away their colors cool.
Color ValueValue is the colors luminosity.
Light colors or tints contain more white.
The contrast between light and shade creates depth.
Tints add lightness.
Shades add weight.
Tints are pastels.
Bright pastels are more prominent
Pale pastels are better blenders
Tints to the back of the garden with finer texture will give depth.
Planting shades with warmer tones, and coarser texture will shorten the depth.
To balance you need more shades than light color
Phlox paniclata ‘Tracy’s Treasure’, Picea pungens ‘Thomsen’
Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, Picea pungens ‘Thomsen’
IntensityIntensity refers to the tone or saturation of a color
Added to a pure color:
White will give a tint
Black will give a shade
Gray will give a tone
Affecting ColorLight
During the day red, yellow, and orange are most prevalent
In the evening the colors turn more cooler and blues and violets are stronger
Bright sun will wash out pastels and are better viewed in the shade
Distance
Distance makes colors appear cooler , neutral, or faded
Color CombinationsBrighten a color by surrounding it with its complementary color.
Brighten a color by surrounding it with neutrals or grays.
Purple with gray.
Decrease brightness with analogous colors or more saturated colors.
Color value (luminosity) can be lighten with darker backgrounds or foliage.
Darken a value with lighter background.
Amsonia tabernaemontana and Euphorbia griffithii ‘Fireglow’
Lilium ‘Apricot Brandy’ and Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’
Kniphofia ‘Primrose Beauty’ and Picea orientalis ‘Skylands’
Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’ and Stachys macrantha
Galium odoratum, Betula utilis var. jacquemontii
Perovskia atriplicifolia, Clematis ‘Elsa Spath’, Nepeta sp.
Texture & Form in ColorVivid colors in soft airy textures have less impact than bolder, heavier textures.
Fine texture on flowers and leaves will mix colors better.
Bolder textures will show more color at a distance.
An energizing color.
Lighter color symbolizes affection and sensuality.
Darker color desire and anger.
In a large mass has very strong impact.
Green is complementary color.
Orange or purple will decrease brightness.
Gives a sense of well-being, optimism and joy.
Blue is its complement.
Warmth and power. An inspirational color.
Violet or blue is its complement.
A feeling of relaxation and tranquility.
Inspires patience and calm.
Rarest of all flower colors.
Suggest distance.
Increases space.
Blends well.
Orange is complement.
Glows at dusk.
Inspires creativity and fosters self-worth, and an inner calm.
Saturated color associated with royalty and wealth.
Too much is depressing.
Yellow is complement.
Purity and cleanliness.
Crispness, class, sophistication, and formality.
Doesn’t clash with any color.
Brightens shady areas.
Has a high value and is bright and prominent.
Other colors deepen and increase in contrast.
Reflects other colors around it.
Makes pure colors stronger.
Gray is versatile and neutral.
Makes intense colors more intense.
Makes soft tinted colors more delicate.
Grays with silver in it have higher value and are more prominent.
Muted grays are better blenders.
Texture refers to the surface quality of a plant.
We can actually see and feel texture.
Fine texture gives depth or increases space.
Bolder textures stop the eye.
For balance you need more fine textured plants to equal a bold one.
Te x t u r e
There are three types of texture; fine, medium, and
coarse.
Can be found in foliage or branching structure.
Thick tight foliage will have finer texture.
Distance of view should be considered. The farther
away from a plant the finer the texture.
The Physical Properties of Plants
F o r m
Form is the physical habit of the plant’s growth.
Most plants are rounded and more horizontal in shape.
Rounded or horizontal shapes are less dramatic because they are expected.
Vertical forms demand attention.
Plants with strong lines make excellent structural elements.
Design PrinciplesIt is the designer’s objective to create order in the garden.
It is the underlying structure of the garden.
Formality or informal, natural, etc.
Order through symmetry, asymmetry, and balance.
Unity
Unity in a landscape design describes the harmonious combination of all the various elements to create a feeling of oneness.
An elusive quality bringing aesthetics and functionality in a whole.
It is achieved by successfully
combining six ingredients:
Simplicity – Variety - Emphasis
Balance - Sequence - Scale
Simplicity Simplicity breed elegance.
Simple lines, forms and functional designs are always more interesting than complex, hard-to-digest designs. They are easier to focus.
The most important factor for simplicity is repetition - allowing the eye to move through the landscape.
Restrain repetition to prevent monotony.
Variety
Variety can be applied to form, color, or texture.
Adds spice and allows the designer to control the mood of the design. Prevents boredom while adding interest.
Too much variety creates confusion.
Strong variety creates contrast, becoming “emphasis”.
Emphasis
Emphasis draws attention to important features.
Less important plantings take a subordinate role.
Accent plants usually have strong features.
Balance
Subconsciously, we look for balance in everything we view.
Balance can be symmetrical or symmetrical.
Asymmetrical has elements with the same weight.
Symmetrical elements are exact.
Balance is not only seen but felt.
Color and texture can also influence balance.
Balance is 3 dimensional.
Balance can also apply to the depth of view, it must be preserved between the foreground, middle ground, and background.
If unbalanced one view will predominate.
Sequence
or Rhythm
For the viewer’s eyes to move over a landscape in an orderly fashion, a sequence must be established.
A progression of form, texture or color should be gradual, abrupt changes create emphasis.
Site AnalysisA quick, on-the-site diagram provides the designer the measurements and informational notes needed for work at the drawing board.
Bubble PlanBubble plans are general notes and ideas from initial thoughts, criteria,
and demands.
While not detailed, they help
organize ideas into a cohesive
plan.
Plan View DesignThe final presented
design.
The plan shows placement of lot dimensions, any
structures, hardscaping, plants, and labels.
The final design with all objects
labeled.
All useful information such as scale, planting
instructions, revision notes,
materials list, are also
incorporated.
A color rendering is
ideal for professional
presentation.
It is also very useful for easy identification of different objects
in the landscape.