Set Up, Maintain, And Dismantle Plantpowerpoint Pdf

Set up, maintain, and dismantle plant displays

Unit 21035

Site ConstraintsGrowing MediaDrainageShelterSun/Shade

Growing MediaIs there growing media on site?Can media be brought in?How is the media contained?Do surfaces need protecting?

DrainageAre there any natural drainage problems?Where will the irrigation water go?

ShelterIs there shelter from the wind?Is there shelter from the rain?

Sun/ShadeToo sunny?Too shady?Do we need to provide shade?How does this effect plant selection?

Types of DisplayPermanent plantingSeasonal plantingStaged container plantsPlanted in a growing mediumIndoorOutdoor

Display AreasPermanent bedsContainersTiered benchesHanging baskets

StagingStaging, benches, standsGrowing mediumSupporting structuresWaterproof membranesDisplay aids

Rocks, gravels, mulchesLabels, interpretative materialEdging

MaintenanceWateringPicking overFertilisingRotation or replacement of plantsStakingPruningMulchingPlant health

Plant HealthPestsDiseasesPhysiological disorders

Light TemperatureWaterDraughts/winds

DismantleLeave the area clean, tidy and ready for the next use

Transport?

Elements of DesignColourFormTexture

Principles of DesignUnity/HarmonyRhythm or lineBalance - Symmetry or AsymmetryDominance/Emphasis or Focal AreaScaleProportionContrast

Elements of DesignThe elements of design are components or parts of a design which can be isolated and defined in any design or work of art.

ColourPrimary colours:

RedBlueYellow

ColourSecondary colours:

OrangeGreenViolet

Are a combination of two primary colours

ColourTertiary colours:

Are a fusion of one primary and one secondary colour.

Are between the primary and secondary colours on the colour wheel

ColourTint:

Tint refers to a light value and is accomplished by adding white to the pure colour on the colour wheel

ColourShade:

Shade is a dark value and is created by adding black to the pure colour on the colur wheel.

Source: ‘Basic Principles of Landscape Design’Dewayne L. Ingram

A Colour Wheel

Colour SchemesColours are combined into colour schemes for practical applications

Colour SchemesMonochromaticAnalogousComplementary

Colour Schemes Monochromatic:

A monochromatic colour scheme consists of different tints and shades of one colour

Photo courtesy of Kim Thomas


Colour SchemesAnalogous:

An analogous colour scheme combines colours which are side-by-side on the colour wheel


Colour SchemesComplementary:

A complementary colour scheme combines colours directly across the colour wheel



Colour and PerspectiveWarm colours like red, orange and yellow advance an object towards the observer.

Cool colours recede, and can appear further away from the observer.



Colours and MoodCool colours are restful

Warm colours suggest action




FormForm can be discussed in terms of individual plant growth habits or as a the plant arrangement.

FormExamples:

UprightColumnarSpreadingWeeping


Form refers to the shape and structure of a plant or mass of plants



SpaceThe character of space around an object can distract, focus, or alter our impression.

A cluttered background tends to dimish the importance of the object, while a plain background draws attention to it.

TextureTexture describes the surface quality of an object that can be seen or felt.

TextureExamples:

CoarseMediumFineSmoothRoughGlossyDull


Plant Texture





Principles of DesignThe principles of design are concepts used to organise the elements of design.

ContrastContrast adds interest and can be achieved using various design elements

Examples

ColourFormTexture




RhythmRhythm is achieved when the elements of design create a feeling of motion which leads the viewer’s eye through the design.

Examples:

ColourLineForm





RhythmAs a creator of a plant display you will be able to evoke a feeling of ordered rhythm and purpose when the same theme, feature or pattern is repeated in a design.

LineLine is related to eye movement or flow.

Line is also created vertically by changes in plant height.

Straight lines tend to be forceful and direct the eye to a point faster than curved lines.

Curved or free-flowing lines are graceful and gentle, creating a relaxing more natural feeling.


Line is created by the way that plants fit or flow together





BalanceBalance refers to the balance of visual attraction.

Symmetrical balance is achieved when one side of the design is a mirror image of the other side.

Asymetrical balance uses different design elements to balance visual attraction


Balance refers to equilibrium or equity of visual attraction




ScaleScale refers to the size of the design in relation to the surroundings.


The size of plantings compared to human scale must be considered



ProportionProportion refers to the size of parts the design in relation to each other and to the design as a whole.



One large tree may compliment an office building but dwarf a single storey house

Focal Area and EmphasisFocal Area or Focalisation involves leading of visual observation towards a feature by placement of this feature at the vanisihingpoint between lines.

Straight lines create stonger focalisation than curved lines.


Straight lines create strong focalisation when compared to curved lines


Emphasis (top) or Focalise (bottom)

RepetitionRepetition refers to the repeated use of features like plant or objects that share an identical shape, line, form, color, and texture.

If it is used well it will give a sense of unity.


RepetitionUsing too much repetition may create a sense of monotony.

Too much variety in a display will create a cluttered,busy feel which is not relaxing.


SequenceSequence is the repetition of similar but not identical plants, surfaces, colour or objects used in a display.


SimplicitySimplicity compliments repetition and is best achieved by getting rid of unnecessary detail.

SimplicityIf a design contains too much detail or variety then it will evoke a feeling of confusion.

If a designer can reduce a display to a simple yet functional and attractive design then the objective is fulfilled.


UnityUnity is the underlying principle that summarises all of the principles and elements of design.

UnityUnity is obtained by the effective use of components in a design to express a main idea through consistent style.

Everything selected for a design must complement the central scheme and must, above all, serve some functional purpose.




References

‘Basic Principles of Landscape Design’Ingram, D.L.

‘Art, Design, and Visual thinking’Cornell University

Set Up, Maintain, And Dismantle Plantpowerpoint Pdf

Education

photo courtesy of kim

colour schemes colours

colour primary colours

colour shade

colour secondary colours

pure colour

colour tint

colour tertiary colours