Accent Planting An area of particular beuty or interest established in a landscape. Balance Implies equilibrium whether the design is formal or informal. Bush Planting When an untrained person does a landscape without a knowledge of plant materials. Corner Planting Plants that are placed at the corner of a house. Curb Appeal The impression a person receives when a site is viewed. Drought Tolerance The ability of a plant to live and grow with low amounts of moisture. Element of Effect Artistic features in a landscape that create moods or feelings in people. Focalization The creattion of focal points in a landscape. Foundation Planning The planting along the walls or foundations of buildings. Ground Covers Woody or herbaceous that form a mat less than one foot high covering the ground. Landscape Architect People trained in engineering, graphic arts, and architectural technology. Landscape Design The practice of creating a plan to make the best use of available space in the most attractive way. Landscape Designer People trained in the art of design and the science of growing horticultural plants. Landscape Planning The preparation of details of how a site will be landscaped. Landscape Symbol Symbols that depict different kinds of plants. Line Planting Creates the walls of the "Outdoor Room." Outdoor Ceiling The upper limit of the landscape. Outdoor Floor The ground covering of an "Outdoor Room." Outdoor Room A private area that has boundaries, ground coverings, flowers patios, and traffic areas. Outdoor Walls The set boundaries of the "Outdoor Room." Principles of Design The principles that help people develop good designs that are economical to install and are easy to maintain. Private Area A.K.A. Outdoor living area that is out of the view of the general public. Proportion The relationship of the size of different species of plants. Public Area The part of the landscape that will be seen from the street. Rhythm and Line The principle dealing with flow throughout a landscape. Service Area The area near the rear or the side of the house and is relatively isolated from the public and private areas. Shrub Woody plants that are much smaller than trees. Simplicity Designing the landscape so that it falls within the range of acceptable landscaping. Site Analysis The studying of the site to identify its natural features. Sitescaping Landscaping a small part of a larger area. Specimen Plant A plant that is distinctive and is often used to create a focal point in the landscape. Unity The extent to which the landscape is complete and whole. Water Requirement Refers to the amount of water plants need to live and grow. Water Zone Areas in a landscape based on the amount of water needed by the plants. Xeriscaping Form of landscaping that uses plants which require small amounts of water. Vocabulary
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