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- 1. Sustainable Design for Small Landscapes Julie Weisenhorn University of Minnesota Extension Department of Horticultural Science
- 2. “… A small plot of ground well ordered, turns to greater advantage than a large one neglected …” - Leonard Meager The New Art of Gardening , 1697
- 3. Designing small spaces may feel less overwhelming … but more restrictive.
- 4. Sustainable Design Designing for plant health and longevity; Creating “outdoor rooms”; Important in design regardless of size or cost.
- 5. Five Considerations of Sustainable Design
- 12. Site analysis Client Interview & Survey Client interview Activities in the landscape Timeline for installation Budget – install and maintenance Site survey Site inventory Specific, honest evaluation of site features; measurements Landscape Design Questionnaire, Site Evaluation Form
- 14. Design Principle 1. Unity A feeling of “oneness” Mix & match plants based on texture, form Repetition of hardscapes and plants All aspects should complement one another, not compete for attention; The entire design comes together to form one landscape.
- 15. Design Principle 1. Unity The entire design: Comes together to form one landscape; All aspects should complement one another, not compete for attention; Repetition of materials builds unity.
- 17. Design Principle 2. Simplicity Large masses and groups Fewer individual species / cultivars Backgrounds, backdrops Color pallets 1-3 focal points in a small space More important in commercial design than residential
- 18. Design Principle 3. Variety Variety in plants: type, form, texture, seasonal interest; Variety in hardscapes: color, texture Variety in location: areas viewed up close, entry gardens, decks, walkways, etc.
- 20. Design Principle 4. Balance Formal vs. informal, symmetrical vs. asymmetrical
- 21. Design Principle 5. Emphasis Integrate focal points, accent, and specimen plants in the landscape
- 22. Design Principle 6. Sequence The repetition of textures, colors, form and materials to transition the viewer through the landscape.
- 23. Design Principle 7. Scale The relative size of one part of a landscape to another and to human beings using plants and hard features of various sizes.
- 24. Plant Selection
- 25. Select plants for sustainability Right plant, right place, right purpose Select plants based on their elements of design (characteristics) plant type Size Form Texture Seasonal interest
- 26. Plant selection Plant type
- 27. Plant selection Select plants based on mature size
- 29. Plant selection Form: Go Vertical
- 31. Plant selection Texture, Mix & Match
- 32. Plant selection Seasonal Interest
- 33. Color
- 34. Color Warm: Focal point, draws attention Cool: Calm, relaxing, larger Neutral: Transitions, softens, expands
- 35. Design tips for small landscapes
- 36. Design tips for small landscapes 1. Design elements to serve more than one purpose
- 37. Design tips for small landscapes 2. Interplant ornamentals with edibles
- 38. Design tips for small landscapes 3. Consider views
- 39. Design tips for small landscapes 4. Use tall plants as backdrops
- 40. Design tips for small landscapes 5. Design turf areas for maintenance Mowing – avoid tight radii Light & moisture requirements Repeated traffic, equipment
- 41. Design tips for small landscapes 6. Avoid dividing the property
- 42. Design tips for small landscapes 7. De-emphasize narrow areas
- 43. Design tips for small landscapes 8. Locate details & variety close-up
- 44. Resources Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series (SULIS): http://www.sustalnd.umn.edu Gardening Information http://www.extension.umn.edu/gardeninfo Rice, Graham, The Ultimate Book of Small Gardens Messervy, Julie Moir and Susanka, Susan, Outside the Not So Big House Beaulieu, David, “Color Theory in Landscape Design”, http://landscaping.about.com/od/flowersherbsgroundcover1/a/flower_photos.htm Luss, Gunda, “Color Techniques for Landscape Design” http://www.sustland.umn.edu/design/colortechniques.html Boulden, Steve, “Big Help for Small Gardens”, http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/smallgardens.html
- 45. Sustainable Design for Small Landscapes Julie Weisenhorn University of Minnesota Extension Department of Horticultural Science Email: [email_address]