Title: Design landscapes.
Course: Horticulture Science (18052-I) > Section: Investigating the Landscaping Industry

Design could include

- assessing the risk of using exotic invasive plants
- calculating the area of beds
- drawing to scale
- determining the mature size of landscape plants, shrubs, and trees
- factoring in ecosystem services (e.g., biodiversity, conservation, nutrient recycling, flood regulation, water purification)
- applying the principles of design to landscaped areas
  - symmetrical and asymmetrical methods of achieving balance in the landscape
  - simplicity
  - focal point in a landscape design
  - the relationship between the principles of rhythm and line to the creation of shapes in a landscape design
  - the concepts of scale and proportion.

Design could also include

- connecting the site evaluation and client needs to a landscape design
- planning an outdoor room
- planning a planting bed
- using native plants to restore and create sustainable landscapes.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where might groundcovers be a good choice?
- What are the disadvantages of using vines in a landscape?
- What characteristics must be considered when choosing plant species and cultivars for a landscape?
- What are the major costs associated with designing a landscape?
- How does the location of the landscape affect the design?
- How does landscaping affect businesses?
- How does landscaping affect the value of a home?
- Why are exotic invasive plants and pests a cause for concern?
- What are ecosystem services and how do they affect the local, national, and global economy?
- What are the standard measurements of nursery materials?
- How are trees measured?
- How are spreading shrubs measured?
- How are upright shrubs measured?
- What is a sustainable landscape?