Principles and elements of landscape gardening

Principles and elements of landscape gardening

1. PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF LANDSCAPE GARDENING R. Deepa B.Sc.,( Hons .)Agriculture 22164103

2. Balance Symmetrical balance is used in formal landscapes when one side of the landscape is a mirror image of the opposite side. Asymmetrical balance , also known as informal balance, differs from one side to the other and appears to be relaxing and free flowing.

3. Symmetrical balance Formal balance-repeats the same left and right, giving stability and dignity. It is need high maintenance keep both side

4. Examples of Symmetrical

5. Asymmetrical balance Asymmetrical balance, also known as informal balance, differs from one side to the other and appears to be relaxing and free flowing

6. Examples of Asymmetrical

7. Rhythm Rhythm in a landscape is about repetition and the strategic placement of elements that contribute to a garden's underlying structure.

8. Examples of Rythm

9. Unity Unity in design simply means all the separate parts of the landscape work together to create a great total design. Colors, shapes, sizes, textures and other features work together to create a combined space. Forms and colors are often repeated

10. Examples of Unity

11. Variety Vareity adds spices and interest in landscape from the helps of Lines, forms, textures and colors . Vareity is diversity and contrast in form, texture and colors preventing monotony

12. Examples of variety

13. Simplicity Achieved by the repetition of ideas or material. Simplicity is the concepts of reducing or eliminating extras features to avoid a messy look. Reduce the different numbers of themes. The reduction of a design to its simplest, its avoids unnecessary cost and maintenance.

14. Examples of Simplicity

15. Proportion Simply refers to the size of elements in relation to each other that is "scale". A feeling of balance can also be achieved by having equal proportions of open space and planted Proportion is the relationship with width or length of an area to the relationship to parts of an organization.

16. Examples of proportion

17. Sequence Lines, rows, and columns can be used to connect and define a space. Utilize bold, straight lines or even wavy curves. A sequence can be created with a formal or informal balance of elements.

18. Example of Sequence

19. Elements of Landcafe Design

20. Color theory Color theory is often used in landscape design by dividing the color spectrum into 4 categories: 1.Primary, reds, yellows and blues. 2.Secondary: greens, violets (purples) and oranges. 3.Tertiary. Mixtures of the primary and secondary categories. 4.Neutral. White, grays and silvers.

21. Form In landscape design terminology, form is the shape of a plant. Upright. Oval Columnar Spreading Broad spreading Weeping

22. Line Hedges or rows of plants direct the attention to a focal point or specific Area.

23. Texture Texture is the touch or visual surface quality of an object, or plant. The texture of a plant's foliage or bloom can be viewed as coarse, medium or fine.

24. Water Texture is the touch or visual surface quality of an object, or plant. The texture of a plant's foliage or bloom can be viewed as coarse, medium or fine. Role of water in landscape aesthetics: Water related landscape values 1.Sound of water or water birds. 2.Movement of rivers, waterfalls or waves. 3.Colours of water and coasts 4. Reflections on water surface 5.Possibility of expanding biotopes of certain species. 6. Water creates a sculpturing effect.