Collecting the information that will aid the designer in the development of the completed landscape design. Examples include soil type, drainage, structures, existing plants, and good and bad views.

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A plant of special interest that is usually part of a larger planting. Accent plants provide interest throughout the seasons through specific forms, textures, colors, etc.

Gardens that need to be replanted each year because the plants are not cold hardy. Annuals are frequently chosen for their intense flowering and often become focal points in the landscape.

Balance is the relationship between elements in the landscape. Balance can be formal or informal. Formal balance would usually mean that one side of the landscape is a mirror of the other, while informal balance is when plant sizes and numbers are only relatively similar on both sides.

A drawing that incorporates all of the information collected about the landscape and provides the basics to be used in the landscape design process.

The creation of bubble diagrams, concept plans, draft designs, all of which are eventually used to create a completed landscape design.

A plant or plant grouping that divides spaces in a landscape or between adjacent properties. Bubble Diagram:

A meeting between the client and the landscape designer where the designer can gather information about the needs and wants of a client. This information will be considered throughout the design process.