Title: Create a landscape concept for a residential or commercial property.
Course: Landscaping I (18054-I) > Section: Designing the Landscape

Creation should be based on industry standards and recommended practices and could include

- adhering to the client survey
- establishing bed patterns
- designing patios and decks
- identifying construction materials
- investigating safety and construction-method requirements
- locating walks and paths
- locating trees
- maximizing winter sun energy and minimizing summer heat
- designing windbreaks
- framing a view
- designing visual screens
- describing lighting features
- describing irrigation systems.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of materials are available for use in building hardscapes?
- How is the selection and placement of plant material critical in energy conservation, environmental benefits, and sustainability?
- How can the designer's choice of bed patterns affect the overall function of the design?