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A landscape which is designed properly is a source of enjoyment for the
entire family, it enhances a community and adds to the resale value of
your property. Landscape design involves much more than placing trees,
shrubs and other plants on the property. It is an art which deals with
conscious arrangement or organization of outdoor space for human
satisfaction and enjoyment. Americans spend tremendous amounts of money
landscaping their businesses, homes, streets, parks, schools, etc. Much
of this money is wasted, however, because of little or no planning.
People cannot understand how to landscape until they know why they
landscape. There are several reasons why people landscape: some think
it improves the appearance of their place; others like to grow plants;
still others just want their place to look pretty. Too often these
landscapes dominate rather than serve. Masses of plants or other
materials in the landscape may take up a large portion of the space and
leave little room for people. Growth and change separate landscape
designs from other arts. Most works of art such as architecture,
sculpture and painting look their best when new. Landscape designs,
however, are at their worst when new and improve with age. A
well-designed landscape will seldom look the same any two months of the
year. The urge to begin planting immediately is almost overwhelming.
Whether you are landscaping a newly-built home or redesigning an
existing landscape, the results will be much more satisfying if you
plan first. If you follow the steps provided in this manual you can
produce a plan that will result in a satisfying landscape. |
