Introduction to Landscape Design

Overview

“With the lawn defined, we focus on the views of the house as we approach the front and the views out of the house in the back. We start placing the trees and a focal point (if that's part of your design) and add any needed screening plants. Then comes the fun part! We add plants around the foundation of the house and around the perimeter of the property to help define the space and complement the architecture, adding color, texture, and movement. ”

In this video lesson Pearce Butcher addresses the topic: The Landscape Plan 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Landscape Design. Draw a striking and comprehensive master plan for your outdoor space by exploring a variety of sketching techniques..

Partial transcription of the video

“ The Landscape Plan Now I have the general design of the plants for the backyard. Each grouping of plants represents a different size of plant. We'll show the texture when we add some graphics here. Now I'll think through the front of the house. You'll see I have the elevation view here. I'll anchor each corner of the house with something tall and evergreen. Then I want to make sure I don't put something too tall that will cover up the windows and soften the front of the porch. I'll add those different layers of texture and color in order and repetition. We want to put a plant that will be...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Landscape Design

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (135)
• 13351 students
• 5 units
• 14 lessons (2h 43m)
• 11 downloads

• Category

  Architecture & Spaces

• Areas

  Architectural Illustration, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Spatial Design