Landscape Design Landscape Fundamentals 4

Question 1

What is the 'design process' typically initiated with in landscape planning?

Accepted Answer

A site analysis and inventory of existing conditions

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Buying plants immediately

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Pouring concrete walkways

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Installing irrigation first

Question 2

Which factor is MOST important to assess before selecting plants for a bed?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight exposure and soil conditions

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The neighbor's plant choices

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The color of the house roof

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The day of the week planted

Question 3

What is a 'hardscape' element in landscape design?

Accepted Answer

Non-living features like patios, walls, and walkways

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Annual flowers

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Lawn grass

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Mulch beds

Question 4

A USDA Plant Hardiness Zone helps a designer determine what?

Accepted Answer

Which plants can survive the local winter temperatures

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How much a plant costs

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The bloom color of a plant

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The soil pH level

Question 5

Why is creating a 'bubble diagram' useful early in the design process?

Accepted Answer

It roughly organizes functional areas before detailing the plan

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It lists exact plant prices

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It finalizes irrigation specs

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It replaces the construction drawing

Question 6

Which is an example of a 'functional' design consideration?

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Providing screening for privacy from neighbors

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Choosing the prettiest flower

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Matching the mailbox color

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Picking the rarest plant

Question 7

What does 'circulation' refer to in landscape planning?

Accepted Answer

How people move through and between spaces

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How water drains underground

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How air moves through plants

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How roots spread in soil