Exploring the Fundamentals of Landscape Design

Join Chad and take an in depth look of the process of creating designs for many types of landscape situations. This class that will challenge you to consider more than what plants to put where! Chad and his almost 30 years of experience will help you consider the impact in use and longevity of the living landscape. Bring photos/questions and be prepared to engage in the importance of design.

Event will take place in our back landscape building!! Please see map below

Discussion Points:

• Site survey (measurements including topography, notations of systems, identifying traffic patterns, and hydrologic /light tracking)

• Conceptual layouts and site planning (starting to work with form)

• Architectural influences and design styles (elements of scale, exploring built works)

• Material choices (hard materials, starting to work with texture)

• Specimens and focal points (building the design features, characters of stone, iron, or planting)

• Plant selection (working with form, texture and tone to accentuate the design plan)

Price: $20

Info: The first half of class will focus on form and scale and how site features influence planning. We will explore popular sites and explain the reasoning behind the design concept.

Info: The second half of class focusses on utilizing materials to achieve the goals of the intended design. We will take a deeper diver into tone, texture, and supporting/conflicting forms. Chad welcomes any photos of your property to be discussed with the class!

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