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Part Three: Put It On Paper
How to make a garden plan you'll eally use, part three.
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How to make a garden plan you'll eally use, part three.
garden plan design planning landscape plan
Put It On Paper: Garden Plan Part Three
From idea to scale drawing and shopping list: how to get perfect results from your garden plan in three easy steps.
garden design plan landscape planning
From idea to scale drawing and shopping list: how to get perfect results from your garden plan in three easy steps.
garden design plan landscape planning
Site Analysis - A Tool for Landscape Planning
Landscape planning involves more than just deciding where to put the flowers. Each site is unique, with its own set of problems and potentials impacting final design.
site analysis • landscape planning • opportunities and constraints • home garden • garden design
Landscape planning involves more than just deciding where to put the flowers. Each site is unique, with its own set of problems and potentials impacting final design.
site analysis • landscape planning • opportunities and constraints • home garden • garden design
Composing the Picture: Views From the Inside, Looking Outward
Encourages the homeowner to consider the home landscape as a gift to convey comfortable, contented and even cozy feelings to those who live in the house. Promotes the belief that views seen looking from the inside of a home to outside are just as important, if not more so, than “curbside appeal” or how the property appears to the public.
azaleas • flowering plants • landscape design • landscape plan • planning process
Encourages the homeowner to consider the home landscape as a gift to convey comfortable, contented and even cozy feelings to those who live in the house. Promotes the belief that views seen looking from the inside of a home to outside are just as important, if not more so, than “curbside appeal” or how the property appears to the public.
azaleas • flowering plants • landscape design • landscape plan • planning process
A Homeowner's First Landscape
Here and in future articles, we learn how to landscape, step-by-step, a relatively new house in Charlottesville, VA (plant hardiness zone 7).
landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs • landscaping plans • residential landscaping
Here and in future articles, we learn how to landscape, step-by-step, a relatively new house in Charlottesville, VA (plant hardiness zone 7).
landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs • landscaping plans • residential landscaping
Colonial Holiday Landscapes
Holiday landscapes and decorations in the Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Look highlight this first Web Site of the Month topic for Landscaping at Suite101.
colonial holiday decorations • colonial williamsburg christmas look • colonial williamsburg • della robbia wreathes • how to make colonial williamsburg holiday decorati
Holiday landscapes and decorations in the Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Look highlight this first Web Site of the Month topic for Landscaping at Suite101.
colonial holiday decorations • colonial williamsburg christmas look • colonial williamsburg • della robbia wreathes • how to make colonial williamsburg holiday decorati
Color in Autumn Garden Landscapes
Michaelmas daisies shout that autumn has arrived. The garden landscape fills with color and autumn landscaping design ideas are abundant.
michaelmas daisies • autumn landscapes • autumn landscaping • autumn projects • autumn color
Michaelmas daisies shout that autumn has arrived. The garden landscape fills with color and autumn landscaping design ideas are abundant.
michaelmas daisies • autumn landscapes • autumn landscaping • autumn projects • autumn color
Composing the Picture: Getting Your Plan on Paper
Encourages the homeowner to refine basic thinking and ideas about home landscaping. Introduces precision in the landscape design, Master Plan and use of broad views instead of fussy details in mapping and prioritizing.
landscape design • landscape plan • planning process • base plan • master plan
Encourages the homeowner to refine basic thinking and ideas about home landscaping. Introduces precision in the landscape design, Master Plan and use of broad views instead of fussy details in mapping and prioritizing.
landscape design • landscape plan • planning process • base plan • master plan
Composing the Picture: Taking Stock
Encourages the homeowner to think intensely about what is desired in the home landscape. Promotes the concept of reflecting deeply about likes and dislikes, how and when the property will be used and who will use it, meeting expenses in both time and money and who will do the work.
landscape design • landscape plan • planning process • base plan • master plan
Encourages the homeowner to think intensely about what is desired in the home landscape. Promotes the concept of reflecting deeply about likes and dislikes, how and when the property will be used and who will use it, meeting expenses in both time and money and who will do the work.
landscape design • landscape plan • planning process • base plan • master plan
Do You Have A Problem?
Encourages a homeowner to take a property inventory and begin to make a master design plan. Promotes the thought that there is much a homeowner can do to increase the value, safety, comfort and harmony of the home landscape by identifying and setting priorities.
landscape design • landscape plan • base plan • master plan • landscape architect
Encourages a homeowner to take a property inventory and begin to make a master design plan. Promotes the thought that there is much a homeowner can do to increase the value, safety, comfort and harmony of the home landscape by identifying and setting priorities.
landscape design • landscape plan • base plan • master plan • landscape architect
Landscape Design 101
Use these simple landscape design concepts to lay out a flowerbed in the right location, that's harmonious in size and shape, and enhances your overall landscape.
flower garden • flower gardening • garden plan • planning flower bed • landscape plan
Use these simple landscape design concepts to lay out a flowerbed in the right location, that's harmonious in size and shape, and enhances your overall landscape.
flower garden • flower gardening • garden plan • planning flower bed • landscape plan
Low-Maintenance Plants for DIY Landscape Gardens
Low-maintenance plants are top choices for DIY landscape gardeners in designing a feasible landscape. They are no-nonsense picks for memorial and meditation gardens.
low-maintenance landscape plants • patio landscape design • memorial and meditation garden landscape • designing a garden landscape • diy landscape
Low-maintenance plants are top choices for DIY landscape gardeners in designing a feasible landscape. They are no-nonsense picks for memorial and meditation gardens.
low-maintenance landscape plants • patio landscape design • memorial and meditation garden landscape • designing a garden landscape • diy landscape
Memorial and Meditation Garden Landscapes
Modern low-maintenance plants surrounding walkway and patio edges in memorial and meditation garden designs convey intimacy. Choosing suitable garden plants is crucial.
memorial and meditation garden landscape • patio landscape design • low-maintenance landscape plants • designing a garden landscape • diy landscape
Modern low-maintenance plants surrounding walkway and patio edges in memorial and meditation garden designs convey intimacy. Choosing suitable garden plants is crucial.
memorial and meditation garden landscape • patio landscape design • low-maintenance landscape plants • designing a garden landscape • diy landscape
Part 1 - Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Introduction and description of series of Florida-friendly landscaping practices to reduce water usage, maintenance, and protect Florida's precious resource: potable water.
florida-friendly landscaping • florida • water • garden • gardening
Introduction and description of series of Florida-friendly landscaping practices to reduce water usage, maintenance, and protect Florida's precious resource: potable water.
florida-friendly landscaping • florida • water • garden • gardening
Planning Outdoor Gardens
Before building a garden, homeowners should have a clear understanding of their needs and wants - their design intent.
outdoor gardens • design programs • home landscapes • building a garden • garden planning
Before building a garden, homeowners should have a clear understanding of their needs and wants - their design intent.
outdoor gardens • design programs • home landscapes • building a garden • garden planning
Poppies and Landscapes of War
Flanders field poppies (Papaver rhoeas) brighten up European landscapes in early summer. Here in the U.S., they symbolize Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day.
landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs • landscaping plans • residential landscaping
Flanders field poppies (Papaver rhoeas) brighten up European landscapes in early summer. Here in the U.S., they symbolize Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day.
landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs • landscaping plans • residential landscaping
Tree Death in the Landscape
Avoid tree death in garden and urban landscapes by using appropriate planting and cultural techniques, good sense and attention to detail, especially during construction.
tree death • garden landscapes • urban landscapes • tree culture • tree planting
Avoid tree death in garden and urban landscapes by using appropriate planting and cultural techniques, good sense and attention to detail, especially during construction.
tree death • garden landscapes • urban landscapes • tree culture • tree planting
A First Landscape: 2
The quickest way to bring flowers and color into the residential landscape is by planting containers full of bright and interesting plants.
landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs landscaping plans • residential landscaping • landscaping tips
The quickest way to bring flowers and color into the residential landscape is by planting containers full of bright and interesting plants.
landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs landscaping plans • residential landscaping • landscaping tips
Chateau Country Landscapes
The Brandywine Valley (PA and DE) beckons to those interested in garden history. Visit the four Du Pont country estates and gardens of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
hagley museum • winterthur • an american country garden • longwood gardens • nemours mansion and gardens
The Brandywine Valley (PA and DE) beckons to those interested in garden history. Visit the four Du Pont country estates and gardens of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
hagley museum • winterthur • an american country garden • longwood gardens • nemours mansion and gardens
Chinese Wilson's Memorial Garden
The Wilson Memorial Garden in Chipping Campden celebrates the work of "Chinese" Wilson who introduced over 1,000 garden-worthy species from China to western horticulture
wilson memorial garden • wilson • e. h. • wilson "china" • plant hunter in china
The Wilson Memorial Garden in Chipping Campden celebrates the work of "Chinese" Wilson who introduced over 1,000 garden-worthy species from China to western horticulture
wilson memorial garden • wilson • e. h. • wilson "china" • plant hunter in china
Common Landscape Design Problems
An outline and checklist to avoid common problems in the landscape design process. Using this list avoids frustrating and often costly problems.
landscape design process • garden landscape design • landscape garden • outline to coordinate landscaping • checklist for coordinating the residential landsca
An outline and checklist to avoid common problems in the landscape design process. Using this list avoids frustrating and often costly problems.
landscape design process • garden landscape design • landscape garden • outline to coordinate landscaping • checklist for coordinating the residential landsca
Crabapple Trees in the Landscape
Eighteen kinds of crabapples form the backdrop to a Memorial Garden in a western MA orchard. Autumn crabapple display begins with warm sunny days and cold nights.
ornamental crabapple trees • residential landscapes • flowering residential landscapes • crabapple trees • crabapple trees residential landscapes
Eighteen kinds of crabapples form the backdrop to a Memorial Garden in a western MA orchard. Autumn crabapple display begins with warm sunny days and cold nights.
ornamental crabapple trees • residential landscapes • flowering residential landscapes • crabapple trees • crabapple trees residential landscapes
Crabapples and Autumn Qualities
Crabapple trees stand out with autumn characteristics that make them top-notch landscape trees. Plantings of intelligent choices do well with good cultural practices.
ornamental crabapple trees • residential landscapes • flowering residential landscapes • crabapple trees • crabapple trees residential landscapes
Crabapple trees stand out with autumn characteristics that make them top-notch landscape trees. Plantings of intelligent choices do well with good cultural practices.
ornamental crabapple trees • residential landscapes • flowering residential landscapes • crabapple trees • crabapple trees residential landscapes
E. Wilson – Intrepid Plant Hunter
"Chinese" Wilson's first trip to China for Harvard's Arnold Arboretum (MA) began in January 100 years ago. His goal? Introduce Asian plants to western landscapes.
wilson memorial garden • wilson • e. h. • wilson "chinese" • plant hunter in china
"Chinese" Wilson's first trip to China for Harvard's Arnold Arboretum (MA) began in January 100 years ago. His goal? Introduce Asian plants to western landscapes.
wilson memorial garden • wilson • e. h. • wilson "chinese" • plant hunter in china
Environmental Factors 2
The sun's height in the sky is crucial in determining climates and microclimates. Latitude, longitude and the earth's tilt govern amounts of sun reaching locations.
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The sun's height in the sky is crucial in determining climates and microclimates. Latitude, longitude and the earth's tilt govern amounts of sun reaching locations.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Flowering Crabapples - A Review
Flowering Crabapples: "The Genus Malus" by Rev. John L. Fiala is an essential reference for those wanting to know about flowering crabapple trees in built landscapes.
genus malus • modern flowering crabapples • ornamental flowering crabapple trees • crabapple tree form • companion plants to crabapple trees
Flowering Crabapples: "The Genus Malus" by Rev. John L. Fiala is an essential reference for those wanting to know about flowering crabapple trees in built landscapes.
genus malus • modern flowering crabapples • ornamental flowering crabapple trees • crabapple tree form • companion plants to crabapple trees
Gardener's Yoga
Gardener's Yoga written by Veronica D'Orazio and illustrated by Tim Foss, can help put yoga and its benefits into any gardener's routine. Gardeners learn to relax and stretch muscles.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Gardener's Yoga written by Veronica D'Orazio and illustrated by Tim Foss, can help put yoga and its benefits into any gardener's routine. Gardeners learn to relax and stretch muscles.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Hamamelis – Autumn Landscape Gold
Hamamelis virginiana, a North American native, brings interesting golden flowers and leaf color to the autumn landscape. It merits more use in planned landscapes.
arboretum kalmthout • hamamelis virginiana • virginia witch hazel • common witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis
Hamamelis virginiana, a North American native, brings interesting golden flowers and leaf color to the autumn landscape. It merits more use in planned landscapes.
arboretum kalmthout • hamamelis virginiana • virginia witch hazel • common witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis
Hamamelis – Best Landscape Sites
Choosing optimal site and microclimate for Hamamelis (witch hazel) planting locations facilitates growth and generates best spring and autumn performance.
hamamelis • witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Choosing optimal site and microclimate for Hamamelis (witch hazel) planting locations facilitates growth and generates best spring and autumn performance.
hamamelis • witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Hamamelis – Landscape Aristocrats
Hamamelis (witch hazel) species and varieties bring interesting forms, flower and leaf gold to temperate landscapes when gardeners least expect color and fragrance.
hamamelis • witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • hamamelis virginiana • hamamelis mollis
Hamamelis (witch hazel) species and varieties bring interesting forms, flower and leaf gold to temperate landscapes when gardeners least expect color and fragrance.
hamamelis • witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • hamamelis virginiana • hamamelis mollis
Hamamelis – Landscape Design Uses
Multiple characteristics allow witch hazels to fill garden niches and extend landscape interest to four seasons. Effective use depends upon siting and use in a landscape.
landscape design uses of hamamelis • landscape design uses of witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Multiple characteristics allow witch hazels to fill garden niches and extend landscape interest to four seasons. Effective use depends upon siting and use in a landscape.
landscape design uses of hamamelis • landscape design uses of witch hazel • hamamelis vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Hamamelis – Spring Landscape Gold
Hamamelis vernalis, a North American native, is a two-season landscape performer with fragrant yellow spring blooms and deep yellow autumn leaves.
hamamelis • witch hazel • h. vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Hamamelis vernalis, a North American native, is a two-season landscape performer with fragrant yellow spring blooms and deep yellow autumn leaves.
hamamelis • witch hazel • h. vernalis • vernal witch hazel • spring witch hazel
Hibiscus Plants for the Garden
Many gardeners are surprised to learn that there are varieties of hibiscus that will grow in cold climates - even where it snows.
hibiscus plants for the garden • tropical plants for the landscape • tropical garden plans • tropical landscape planning • cold hardy plants
Many gardeners are surprised to learn that there are varieties of hibiscus that will grow in cold climates - even where it snows.
hibiscus plants for the garden • tropical plants for the landscape • tropical garden plans • tropical landscape planning • cold hardy plants
Landscapes and Hummingbirds
Flower boxes enhance home landscapes and say welcome to visitors. Through careful planning and planting, they can also attract hummingbirds. What do hummingbirds like?
landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs • landscaping plans • residential landscaping
Flower boxes enhance home landscapes and say welcome to visitors. Through careful planning and planting, they can also attract hummingbirds. What do hummingbirds like?
landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs • landscaping plans • residential landscaping
Regarding the Trees – A Review
Regarding the Trees, written by Kate Klise and illustrated by M. Sarah Klise, is a perfect summer read for middle-school students and witty adults.
tree house • family tree • fruit tree • tree care • tree of life tree of life
Regarding the Trees, written by Kate Klise and illustrated by M. Sarah Klise, is a perfect summer read for middle-school students and witty adults.
tree house • family tree • fruit tree • tree care • tree of life tree of life
Sun and Shade
Knowing the daily and annual sun positions helps to make landscape designs accurate and realistic. Sizes of extremely shady or sunny spots are easy to estimate.
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Knowing the daily and annual sun positions helps to make landscape designs accurate and realistic. Sizes of extremely shady or sunny spots are easy to estimate.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
The Landscape Design Book Shelf
Here are some of my favorite basic books about landscape and garden design that have prominent places on my bookshelf. I reach for them first.
allan m. armitage • michael a. dirr • joseph hudak • joel m. lerner • tracy disabato-aust
Here are some of my favorite basic books about landscape and garden design that have prominent places on my bookshelf. I reach for them first.
allan m. armitage • michael a. dirr • joseph hudak • joel m. lerner • tracy disabato-aust
Trees and Love: Sources
Selecting a tree for celebration or remembrance can be as simple as a visit to a local garden center. Or you may want to donate to a nature or garden charity.
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Selecting a tree for celebration or remembrance can be as simple as a visit to a local garden center. Or you may want to donate to a nature or garden charity.
georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Trees: The Gift of Love - II
Arbor Day, observed in the U. S. on the last Friday of April, is a traditional time to plant trees. Trees in the home landscape provide physical structure and memories.
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Arbor Day, observed in the U. S. on the last Friday of April, is a traditional time to plant trees. Trees in the home landscape provide physical structure and memories.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • suite101 • landscaping • landscaping at suite101
Trees: The Gift of Love - III
Trees can supply a merger of love, good wishes and functional design in a home landscape. Here are some examples of what I've planted.
landscaping@suite101 • landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs • landscaping plans
Trees can supply a merger of love, good wishes and functional design in a home landscape. Here are some examples of what I've planted.
landscaping@suite101 • landscaping • landscaping ideas • landscaping designs • landscaping plans
Using Landscape Fabric
Landscape fabrics work for specific projects. Some plant groups thrive and are easier to maintain than other groups when used with these erosion and weed control fabrics.
landscape fabric • erosion control fabric • weed control fabric • use for landscape fabric • install landscape fabric
Landscape fabrics work for specific projects. Some plant groups thrive and are easier to maintain than other groups when used with these erosion and weed control fabrics.
landscape fabric • erosion control fabric • weed control fabric • use for landscape fabric • install landscape fabric
A Garden for the Birds
Attracting birds to the backyard is a great hobby venture and to make sure you get a variety you may need more than seed trays.
wild birds • trees and shrubs • planting trees and shrubs for the birds • feeding wild birds • planning a garden
Attracting birds to the backyard is a great hobby venture and to make sure you get a variety you may need more than seed trays.
wild birds • trees and shrubs • planting trees and shrubs for the birds • feeding wild birds • planning a garden
Attracting Hummingbirds to a Garden: Plants and Flowers for Hummingbird Nesting and Feeding
Could you easily spot a hummingbird's nest if you looked for one? Given the Lilliputian size of hummingbirds, it's only reasonable to expect that their nests will also be minuscule. Learning a bit about hummingbird nesting may help you to spy a hummer's nest more easily!
hummingbird nests • attracting hummingbirds • hummingbird nesting sites • hummingbird food • morning glory
Could you easily spot a hummingbird's nest if you looked for one? Given the Lilliputian size of hummingbirds, it's only reasonable to expect that their nests will also be minuscule. Learning a bit about hummingbird nesting may help you to spy a hummer's nest more easily!
hummingbird nests • attracting hummingbirds • hummingbird nesting sites • hummingbird food • morning glory
Beatrix Farrand (1872 - 1959)
Beatrix Farrand is one of America's foremost landscape architects. Her works are worth admiring, preserving and emulating.
beatrix farrand • dumbarton oaks • preservation
Beatrix Farrand is one of America's foremost landscape architects. Her works are worth admiring, preserving and emulating.
beatrix farrand • dumbarton oaks • preservation
How to Select a Landscape Architect
The options for creating a residential landscape are almost infinite. Professional landscape architects consider needs and possibilities in landscape design.
landscaping • landscape design • landscape architects • landscaping questions • selecting landscape professional
The options for creating a residential landscape are almost infinite. Professional landscape architects consider needs and possibilities in landscape design.
landscaping • landscape design • landscape architects • landscaping questions • selecting landscape professional
Painted Ferns for Shady Gardens
The charming Japanese Painted Fern is a hardy and colorful addition to any shade garden design.
shady flowers • shade landscaping • shade garden • shade garden design • japanese painted fern
The charming Japanese Painted Fern is a hardy and colorful addition to any shade garden design.
shady flowers • shade landscaping • shade garden • shade garden design • japanese painted fern
Planting A Rain Garden
Planting a rain garden is a great family project. Choose from a list of deep rooted plants that can attract butterflies or birds and becomes a low maintenance garden.
rain gardens • deep rooted plants • family garden projects • low maintenance gardens • 10
Planting a rain garden is a great family project. Choose from a list of deep rooted plants that can attract butterflies or birds and becomes a low maintenance garden.
rain gardens • deep rooted plants • family garden projects • low maintenance gardens • 10
A Home Decorating Guide for New Homeowners
Home decor can be overwhelming to new homeowners. With just a few basic home decor strategies, the new house will soon feel like home sweet home.
new homeowners • new house • home decorating ideas • decorate home • home decorating
Home decor can be overwhelming to new homeowners. With just a few basic home decor strategies, the new house will soon feel like home sweet home.
new homeowners • new house • home decorating ideas • decorate home • home decorating
Fragmented Landscapes
How does the increasing urbanization impact the connections between landscape and identity? Is our connection with nature in crisis?
landscape • urbanization and landscape • landscape and identity • isolation • connection with nature
How does the increasing urbanization impact the connections between landscape and identity? Is our connection with nature in crisis?
landscape • urbanization and landscape • landscape and identity • isolation • connection with nature
Grow an Herb Garden
Tips on how to plant an herb garden for cooking, crafts, and herbal remedies. Herbs are attractive in the garden, hardy, and easy to grow.
herbs • herb garden • herb gardens • herb gardening • growing herbs
Tips on how to plant an herb garden for cooking, crafts, and herbal remedies. Herbs are attractive in the garden, hardy, and easy to grow.
herbs • herb garden • herb gardens • herb gardening • growing herbs
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