Title: Install hardscape options in the landscape.
Course: Landscaping II (18054-II) > Section: Constructing Landscaping Features

Installation could include following a design and

- identifying construction materials for
  - pavement
  - fences
  - retaining walls
  - steps
  - decks
  - patios
  - pergolas
  - trellises
  - bridges
  - arbors
- comparing installation costs, aesthetics, maintenance, and longevity of various hardscape elements
- calculating the riser-tread ratio of steps
- determining the necessary height of a privacy enclosure based on the line of sight.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What materials can be used to surface a walkway?
- Why is the riser-tread ratio of steps significant?
- What elements influence the maintenance of a wooden fence?
- How tall should a fence be to ensure privacy?
- What are eco-friendly choices?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of different materials?