This document discusses the importance of landscaping and provides guidance on planning and designing effective landscapes. It begins by defining landscaping and noting its aesthetic, economic, and environmental benefits. Various landscape styles, elements, and plant selection considerations are covered. The summary also outlines important planning stages like site analysis, concept planning, and maintenance. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of creating beautiful and sustainable landscaping designs.

1. Landscaping
( importance , considerations & planning stages )
by :
Mrs. Surashmie Kaalmegh
Dept. of Interior Design
L.A.D College for Women Of Arts, Commerce
Science & Smt. R. P. College of
Home Science & Home Science Technology,
Nagpur.

2. Definition & Need
Characteristics
Types & elements
Structure of presentation:
Planning
Considerations
Spatial types &
characteristics
Maintenance
& conservation
Case studies
Conclusion
Planning stages
Softscapes & their
requirements

3. A Science
and Art
Landscaping The alteration and enhancement
of one’s surroundings, the main objective being to beautify

4. Why ?
The value of Landscape :
aesthetical ,
economical,
functional,
healthy ,
stress reliever
&
environmental.

5. Characteristics:
•Defining
•Rejuvenating
•Easy to maintain
•Uses minimum
resources
•Maximizes
benefits
•Unique
•Economical
•Sustainable
•Usable / Useful
•Enhances /
compliments

6. Types: ( basic)
Formal balance
Informal balance
Accent
Blend

7. Formal balance :
Symmetry
Linear
Clear views

8. Informal balance :
Non symmetrical
Curves
Changing views

9. Accent:
Symmetrical /
asymmetrical
Specific to need
Compact

10. Elements:
Softscapes
Hardscapes
Rocks
Paths
Structures
Railings
Steps
Sculpture
Accessories
Containers
Trees
Shrubs
Plants
Grass
Climbers
Water
soil
Furniture
& Lighting
& Plumbing
fixtures

11. Requisites
for softscapes:

12. Planning Considerations
• Impact , function, focus
• Type of neighbourhood /
building / interiors.
• Types of spaces / areas
• Structure Characteristics
material ,condition,
status, views etc.)
•Services
•Climate (micro & macro)
•Flora (nature ,availability)
• Soil (nature & availability)
Styles/ Theme /concept.
•Maintenance ,Cost effectivity
•Sustainability ,Conservation

13. Spatial characteristics :
•Public , Semi Public , Private
•Open , Semi-Open , Enclosed
•Small , Medium , Large
•heavy use, medium use, rarely
used
•Long / narrow, wide
•Irregular / regular ( )
•Functional / incidental/ utilitarian
Structural
•Low & high
•Punctured / solid
Types of Residences :
Bungalows / Duplex
Row houses
Apartments / Flats

14. Spatial & Structural
Conditions :
Views
New site
Fully paved
Rundown

15. Types of Residential Spaces
• Outdoor courtyards
• Indoor / enclosed courtyards
• Verandahs & or Balconies
• Rooms
• Terraces, Roofs
• Incidental spaces

16. Climatic conditions :
Macro
Micro

17. Soil conditions and topography :

18. Plantscape palette

19. Plant palette:

20. Effect / impact
desired
The spread and height :
Governs Spacing
i.e. centre to center
distance between two
Specimen

22. How to select plants ?
Consider several factors
about a plant before you
use it in the landscape:
 Cold hardiness or heat
tolerance.
 Light requirement.
 Moisture requirement.
 Soil drainage needs.
 Soil pH requirement.
 Pest susceptibility.
 Rate of growth and
mature size
 Physical Characteristics
(colour ,texture, form etc.
locational / Use :
 Specimen Planting
 Accent colour,
shape ,form
 Corner plantings
 Foundations
colour , texture,
 Entrance planting
 Borders , Hedges
 Screen ,

23. Planting methods :
Linear

24. Groups:

25. Specimen :

26. Foundations:

27. Borders and Hedges :

28. Screens :

29. Accent : colour ,
shape , form
& texture

30. Containers :

31. Hardscapes:
Why and where ?
Enhances use
Gives a background
Or setting
Balances
Provides levels
Provides support
Adds Contrast

32. Hardscapes

33. Water :

34. Styles , Themes
& concepts :

35. Plant selection
Less labour
Minimize construction
Recycling
Taking care
Water control
measures
Balanced development
Exploit site conditions
Mulching
Use sustainable practices
Use resources
Regular manuring
Pest control
Cutting and pruning
Lowering costs, conservation & sustainability:

36. Lawns & mulches :
Conserves water
Supplies nutrients
Minimizes weeds

37. Outdoors :

38. Indoors

39. Rooms

40. Verandahs /
Balconies

41. Balconies
You can make the most of
the available space on
balconies & verandahs by
installing hanging baskets
If your balcony is
enclosed by glass
panels, you will
have to work out
a balance
between
privacy & light
When choosing plants and containers
for your verandah, you will need
to decide how much of the view
you wish to retain

42. Windows

43. Incidental spaces
Ledges
Corners & Steps

44. Terraces &
Roofs

45. Entryways
Exterior
Interior

46. Narrow spaces

47. Adding fresh plants to the
inside of your home improves
the appearance, colour, and liveliness
of the entire home.
It creates a healthy and thriving
atmosphere & most plants also aid in the scrubbing of air.

48. Planning stages
Survey & site - analysis
Survey neighbourhood ,
& markets
Work out options , weigh
pros and cons
Identify needs , available
Space , Requisites,
Finalize plan &
Work out detailsIdentify problems & or issues
Estimate time, work
schedule & costing
Prepare a concept layout
Stage I Stage II

49.  Locate boundaries of
property & house
location.
 Plot the directions
of the sun and winds.
 Locate position of utilities,
power lines, underground ,
water, sewer pipes
 existing plants, features
 Functional areas for
specific uses.
 Note environmental
factors , soil type
 Views,( good / bad),
screening or framing
Site analysis :

50. Bubble diagram:

51. Detailed plan

52. Details

53. Estimating for a landscape
Initial cost :
Soil Upgradation
Cost of plant material
Cost of fixtures
Cost of features
Cost of services
Cost of equipments
Cost of construction
Cost of Labour Recurrent cost:
Maintenance &
Repairs / pest & disease
control
Replacement

54. Stages schedule
 Use of phasing and scheduling of work
 CPM --- Critical path method

55. Transformation through landscaping

56. Before & after

57. Landscaping is done for :-
 Providing Accents
 Adding interest
 Creating an
atmosphere
 Sense of enclosure
 Sense of scale
 En-framing views
 Adding colour
 Creating a contrast
 Enliven environments
 Break monotony
 Provide a sense of
being near to nature
 For space
segregation
 For hiding elements
or unsightly objects

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