Landscaping The alteration and enhancement

of one’s surroundings, the main objective being to beautify

A Science
and Art
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
Types of Residences :
•Low & high Bungalows / Duplex
Row houses
•Punctured / solid Apartments / Flats
 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
Spatial & Structural
Conditions :
New site

Views

Fully paved
Rundown
Types of Residential Spaces
• Outdoor courtyards
• Indoor / enclosed courtyards
• Verandahs & or Balconies
• Rooms
• Terraces, Roofs
• Incidental spaces
Soil conditions and topography :
 How to select plants ?
Consider several factors
about a plant before you locational / Use :
use it in the landscape:
 Specimen Planting
 Cold hardiness or heat
tolerance.  Accent colour,
 Light requirement. shape ,form
 Moisture requirement.  Corner plantings
 Soil drainage needs.  Foundations
 Soil pH requirement. colour , texture,
 Pest susceptibility.  Entrance planting
 Rate of growth and
 Borders , Hedges
mature size
 Screen ,
Physical Characteristics
(colour ,texture, form etc.
Planting methods :
Linear
Groups:
Specimen :
Foundations:
Borders and Hedges :
Screens :
Accent : colour ,
shape , form
& texture
Containers :
Hardscapes:

Why and where ?

Enhances use
Gives a background
Or setting
Balances
Provides levels
Provides support
Adds Contrast
Hardscapes
Water :
Styles , Themes
& concepts :
 Planning stages
Stage I
Survey neighbourhood ,
& markets
Identify needs , available
Space , Requisites,
Identify problems & or issues
Survey & site - analysis
Stage II
Prepare a concept layout
Work out options , weigh
pros and cons
Finalize plan &
Work out details
Estimate time, work
schedule & costing
Bubble diagram:
Detailed plan
Details
 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
Transformation through landscaping
Before & after
 Landscaping is done for :-
 Providing Accents  Creating a contrast
 Adding interest  Enliven environments
 Creating an  Break monotony
atmosphere  Provide a sense of
 Sense of enclosure being near to nature
 Sense of scale  For space
 En-framing views segregation
 Adding colour  For hiding elements
or unsightly objects