How plans develop dependant on the natural environment.
Without a doubt, plants are the foundation of any outdoor environment. The diversity of plant species and the wide variety of plant species, hybrids and varieties make for a unique and attractive landscape. There are many reasons to plan the plants you will use for you landscape project. We may be attracted to their decorative appeal or ask them to accomplish a specific task or purpose in the area, such as providing a screen, blocking unwanted views, or stabilising a steep land bank. Some may be selected because of their ability to adapt to poor soil or simply because of ease of care.
Often, when clients ask about plants, the answer is not as simple as one size fits all. Plant selection is a systematic process that examines functionality, aesthetics, site flexibility, and management. The essentials set out in each category vary from person to person and from one site to another. The freedom to choose from a variety of plants depends on the availability, the site or budget constraints,. Viewing plant selection as a process may seem daunting at first, but over time this process can make it easier to make decisions and offer more options than initially thought.
Garden designers work on a canvas that is different from other art forms. "Art" constantly changes as plants grow, natural conditions change, and the people using the environment. For this reason, local designers use a design process that carefully considers all aspects of the world, the environment, growing plants, and user needs to ensure a beautiful, functional, and natural garden design.
The design process begins with determining the needs and wishes of the client, budget restrictions and the site conditions. With this information, the designer then classifies landscape and hardscape materials, collectively referred to as the hard structure of a garden. Factors can be physically defined by the physical characteristics of the line, form, colour, texture, and weight of visual-design components. Finally, principles are the basic concepts of design — measurement, order, repetition, and oneness — that serve as guidelines for organising or editing elements to create a beautiful or scenic space. The idea of cohesion applies itself to every garden design. All components
Knowledge of the elements and principles of design is essential for the creation of the space and the seamless integration of the design process. The aspects and the principles are almost as important as their application. The reasons of importance in the Irish climate is due to our excessively wet and windy climate. We have found that across two of our Dublin sites (Summit in Howth and Bettyglen in Raheny) there is only about 10 kilometres in distance, but the climates are polar opposites. The site in Howth is open windy and has a salty sea breeze 90% of the time. This makes planting very difficult and expensive. The site in Raheny is enclosed in a housing estate and allows us to plant almost anything.
Reasons for designing your garden. Architecture is a visual feature that people see and respond to when they are immersed in it. Visual aids can help evoke many different emotions and feelings, and when those emotions are homely, relaxed interesting people are more likely to enjoy and use this space. Probably the most common form of design is inline design. Lines can be used to create differing patterns and patterns and can be used to draw the eye where the designer wants it to.
The real life application of plant placement can be completely different to the aesthetic or purpose for using the plant. Beautiful flowering pushes a plant up the list, but the value of the plant can go beyond the appeal of beauty. Gardening directs the selection of a type of plants, such as a tree, shrub, or a simple grass area. Plants are packaged in many ways - their aesthetic qualities are as varied as the varieties we can choose from. The good qualities of a plant include the growing potential or shape of a plant and its leaves, flowers, fruits and bark. The combination of plants, leaves, flowers, fruits and bark have to be used to create the perfect outdoor space.
Once we have identified the potential aesthetic features, the next question is whether this plant will survive, thrive or struggle in the soil and natural conditions in your area. A helpful saying goes, "Don't fight the site." If you check or challenge Mother Nature and choose a plant that does not suit your site conditions, you are more likely to fail. Instead, factors related to site flexibility - such as cold plant stability and tolerance of site conditions such as soil type, exposure and light levels will determine whether your first choice selection will meet your expectations and help your garden to develop to its full potential.
Importance of using lines, be it either straight or curved. A line in a landscape is created by joining two objects, a frame or silhouette of a form, or an element of a long line. Lines are a powerful tool for a designer because they can be used to create an endless variety of shapes and conditions, and they control eye and draw your attention to where it is wanted. Local designers use lines to create patterns, develop spaces, create forms, control movements, establish dominance, and build a cohesive theme. Landscape lines are made in different ways: where two different objects meet on a low plane, such as the edges of a brick border that meets the edge of the green turf; or if the edge of the object is visible or disappears into the background, such as the frame of a tree facing the sky; or by placing a low border in a line, like a fence. There are an endless amount of structural and planting lines, including sleep lines, hardscape lines, road lines, sod lines, and fence lines. These lines may have one or more applications, this is due to having to serve different purposes.
Unity and cohesion in the garden is of utmost importance. Unity is the basic principle of formation, repetition and harmony of a design. Repetition is used to bring unity to your garden by repeating it as a combination of plants and structure in the area. Consistency is used to create unity by combining different world elements to form a single unit or theme. In Ireland this can be very demanding due to weather and growing conditions available. This is why a formal garden design is the most commonly seen across large gardens in Ireland.
Balance is simply a concept of equality. This can been seen across planting schemes and with the hardscaping. There are two types of balance in construction: symmetrical and asymmetrical balance. In the equilibrium balance, the two sides of the landscape are equally equal, and the terrain is measured using different elements and objects with almost the same coverage assumed. Most designers will use this to help draw the visitors eye towards certain aspects that they wish to highlight.
Brightness, which can be either natural or synthetic helps to highlight desired aspects in your architecture, while coherence helps the elements in architecture look like they belong. If you have chosen a very intricate form of paving such a herringbone clay paver or have very expensive planting, why not make this your focal point? In Ireland we never really have that much natural sun, so by installing aspects of lighting we can extend and Comparison objects draw the viewer's attention when placed next to another. Differences and harmony are achieved by combining any aspects of art or through the use of matching colours.
Colour pallets are most important for ensuring uniformity in the garden. When analysing a plants colour pallet, you need to take into account the flowering colours for spring and summer and its dormant form in autumn and winter. Too many people forget about needing some green structure for those bare months of the year. Warm colours (e.g. red and orange) seem to move towards you, making the object appear closer. At the same time, cool colours like blue and green seem to come from you. So blue and green are used to create the impression of depth in a garden where limited space is available.
Transformation throughout the growing season is such an important factor to think about. Transformation is a gradual change. Changes in the structure of the landscape are indicated by a gradual change in the size of the plant or the intensity of the colour. Modification can also be used for sewing, leaf shape, and different elements' size. A long term plan os needed to ensure the plants are maintained to the height and width that is required.
Plant sizing is so important. We always recommend going for the largest size you can afford. Average refers to the size of an element relative to another. Among the eight principles of spacial design, this is the most obvious.
Repetition is directly related to unity. It is good to have several elements and forms in the garden, but repeating the same things gives your design a variety of themes. Too many unrelated items can make your design look random and full. Also, do not overuse something because overuse of an element can make your design feel boring, unattractive, and tedious.
In conclusion the if you start to think and question yourself with the above basic principles of landscape design you can start to unleash your creativity. Use, colours, brightness, and lines to influence the shape of your garden.
A well planned landscape will provide a few essential ecological benefits to your area. Plants will prevent the soil from deteriorating and stops nutrient leaching, contribute to reducing the effects of carbon dioxide and attract necessary animals such as bees and birds to your yard. Plants are also said to attract important climates such as rainfall and play a key role in trapping various pollutants such as with aquatic plants. The landscape will create an ideal setting for relaxing alone or with friends and family.
With well-maintained grasses and a trees in your yard, you have a nice outdoor space in your house. You can use this space to spend those few and far between sunny days with your family and on those weekends when you don't want to go out. Just relax in your garden with a barbecue as the kids play. You can even create an outdoor living area or kitchen and make this a family tradition. It can make a perfect outdoor party space.
A final consideration in choosing plants that can be managed and maintained by yourself or by a Dublin based landscaping company. Environmental conditions or care directs the development of vegetation in the area. After the initial establishment, the new plants begin to show their qualities, the plant seedlings begin to develop, and border planting reach their intended size and shape. The feasibility and quality of care ensure the long-term beauty of any plant and certainly highlight its contribution to the overall appeal of their variety. Cultivation practices such as pruning, fertilising, watering, and pest control need to be considered when selecting final crops.
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