It represents all the living materials used in landscaping. All the trees, shrubs, flowers are softscape elements. Landscaping is the art of balancing both the hardscape and softscape elements, therefore, one should have a fair knowledge on these elements to create a perfect balance in the landscape.
C. Physical Space:
Most of the times, designing is directly related to the attributes of physical space. One has to consider the topography, climate, site drainage, soil quality, municipal codes while designing the landscape.
1. Topography:
Each land has its unique characteristics like different landforms, contour lines, elevation and sun exposure areas. A landscape designer must consider the topography for proper plant …show more content…
Arbor: Solid structures that are used for aesthetic purpose. As they are man-made structures, it should be classified under ‘Hardscape Elements’.
2. Balance: Balance is the symmetry in the land scape designs. It creates the sense of equity in the design. In symmetrical balance, if the garden is divided into equal parts, both sides should share similar types of plants and colors, whereas, in asymmetric garden units, colors are randomly selected. An artist should be aware on which approach he will adopt while designing a landscape. As it is a concept that is used in design process, it is classed under ‘aesthetic principle’
3. Bench: It is a garden décor and furniture.
4. Chinese style: The cultural landscape themes adopted from China. It typically includes ponds, rock works, zig-zag galleries. Since it is a specific theme and spatial arrangement style, it should be classed under ‘design style’. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_garden 5. Color: Different colored plants and their combination can help create different moods. Color enhances beauty and makes the landscaping interesting. Color concepts is needed to create a color balance in the landscape design. As it is a concept that is used in design process, it is classed under ‘aesthetic …show more content…
Cottage Style: Cottage style landscape does not follow any defined rules of landscaping. The idea of cottage landscaping is creating a relaxed atmosphere. Since it is a specific theme and spatial arrangement style, it should be classed under ‘design style’
7. Curb appeal: Curb appeal is the ‘general attractiveness of a house or other piece from the sidewalk’. It is the view of the physical property, therefore, I put this in the view category of the physical