Beginning the Design Process

Ms. GripshoverLandscaping

Unit 7

Our ObjectivesDemonstrate the use of a scale.Describe how activities can be organized into

goose egg plans.Explain the importance of bed patterns.Develop bed patterns for a landscape.

What is scale?In order to make an accurate design, the plan

must be drawn using actual dimensionsIt would be impossible to draw the “life size”

of the home, lot, plants, etc.Therefore, plans are “scaled down”Scale- a piece of drafting equipment that

allows you to draw your plan accurately

How is a scale used in landscaping?Most landscape plans are 1/8” scale

1/8”= 1’ OR 1”= ???

Your TaskPracticing using a scale worksheet

How can activities be organized into goose egg plans?Goose egg plan- a sketch of rough ovals and

circles on a drawing that shows the placement of activities in a yard

This helps to separate a vast area into smaller rooms

Remember the following:Quick and rough sketches are okHow will people be moving around the yardUse the FIS

Your TaskPracticing Goose Egg Plans

What is a bed pattern and why is it important in landscape design?Bed patterns- form a framework for the

designOutline the location of where the shrubs,

flowers, etc. will goSeparates lawn from planting areaAppears more organized

Your TaskSeveral Volunteers needed

2 for a lawn mowerSeveral for plants

We will set up the room like a yard and determine the importance of bed patterns1st scatter plant throughout room2nd put plants into bed patterns

How are bed patterns developed on a landscape site?3 major types of patterns:

90 degrees to the home- compliments house and gives a symmetrical appearance

45 degrees to the home- give an asymmetrical design

Curved lines- make bold arches Viewer’s eye will follow the lineUse only one type of bed pattern in a designOn the house, the bed pattern should either

begin and end 1/3 or 2/3 down the length of the wall