Landscape design

Landscape design

The art of arranging or modifying the features of a yard or an urban area for architectural or aesthetic purposes.

Industry: Architecture; Design

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Environmentally sound

Design; Landscape design

A landscape that does not harm the environment, soil, water, and air. An environmentally sound landscape is less dependent on pesticides, fertilizers, and water to maintain the desired appearance.

Gallons per minute (GPM)

Design; Landscape design

A term used to determine water pressure that is needed for the most effective irrigation system for the client's property.

A meeting between the client and the landscape designer where the designer can gather information about the needs and wants of a client. This information as well as budgetary needs and phases will be ...

Irrigation plan

Design; Landscape design

A CAD rendering of the proposed conceptual irrigation system. It included head placements and coverage, pipe sizing, GPM specs, and materials needed to instal this system.

Key plants

Design; Landscape design

Landscape plant or plants placed in a highly visible location. Key plants are frequently used individually or in groups of three. They are often associated with the screening, or softening of ...

Landscape

Design; Landscape design

Area where plants, turf, decks, walks, etc., have been used to create an outdoor living area that makes the area functional and visually pleasing.

Landscape architect

Design; Landscape design

A licenced professional who plans and designs landscapes. In some states this designation can only be used by certified professionals. Landscape architects are usually schooled in engineering and ...