How Do You Design a Functional Landscape Plan

12 steps to a functional design. Gather information.Make a scale drawing. … Site analysis. … Prioritize landscape needs and wants. … Consider maintenance requirements. … Determine a budget. … Identify home landscape use areas. … Public area.

How do I create a landscape plan?

1. Create the outline. A landscape plan begins with a broad overview of the project area. …
2. Add existing features. Add any rocks, waterways, buildings, poles, slopes, etc. …
3. Create ground cover if needed. …
4. Add new landscape design elements.

What are the 7 steps to landscape design?

• Gather garden and landscaping inspiration photos.
• Determine your garden style.
• Create a scale plan (drawing) of your landscape.
• Take a site inventory of your yard’s conditions and features.
• Create a garden wish list.
• Draw out some designs on your scale plan.