ORGANIZING SPACE

In the Landscape Plan

Why do we need Organization? Most Families lack

planned organization of their space. Less functional

space Less attractive

Site Analysis

Site analysis (Step 1) begins with a base plan or base map and an inventory of what already exists on the property

A Sketch of the house and existing structures and plants. (birds eye view)

Measure the dimensions of the house and draw and label existing features and plants on the base map.

Draw to scale.

General Use of Space

Second Step in landscape design is to organize the outdoor living area to meet needs and desires

There are three major areas in the landscape: the public area, the private area, and the service area.

Public Area

The public area is usually in front of the house that is visible to the public. The house is the central focus of this part of

the landscape. The public area design should be kept simple and uncluttered. Allow space for guests to park. Through the use of plantings and walks, it

could direct guests to the public entrance to the home.

Design the walk wide enough for two people to walk comfortably side by side.

Public Area

Entrance People can see as they

pass by. Should be

Simple Foundation Plantings Walks Drives

Public Area

Should NOT Include Play Equipment Swimming Pools Recreation Stuff

Grill

Private Area

The private area is traditionally located near the family portions of the home, usually the back yard. Its main purpose is privacy for your family and/or entertainment.

To do this include a patio, terrace, pool, lawn, shade trees, greenhouse, play area for small children or sports’ areas for older children.

The private area is also the place for your favorite flowers, flowering shrubs, and roses.

Private Area

Living Area, Family Area or “outdoor living room”

Usually the backyard

Private Area

Fences or Plants for Privacy

Deck or Patio Open Lawn Pool Swing Set Gazebo Benches

Utility Area

The service area does not have to be attractive or large; its size and use depends on the family needs.

Located nearest the kitchen or garage. The service area is the place for the

garbage cans, air conditioning condenser, a utility building, firewood pile, compost bin, or a vegetable garden.

Usually, this area is screened from the view of the other areas.

Utility Area

Vegetable Gardens Utility Buildings Clotheslines Firewood Garbage Bins Pet Area

Assignment

Draw an aerial sketch of your house yard or make up one.

Use 3 different colored pencils to sketch the Public, Private & Utility Area

In the Margin, list 3 things that would go in each and draw them within that area.

On the back, write a description (3-5 sentences each) for each area, detailing why you chose that particular location and the objects that will go in each.