The construction landscape plans may include elevation drawing that shows how the landscape features fit together. Construction details are also included as they are clear directions of how to install plants or patios. These plans are your contract documents with your installation contractor. When you sign a contract with your contractor, make certain the plans are identified in writing on the contract.
This way the contractor is agreeing to install the plans as drawn for the price agreed upon. If the contractor substitutes a smaller plant or a lesser quality material, or simply decides to install something different from the plan, your construction plan is the legal document that requires him to fix it. For example, if one square equals a square foot, a square that is four squares by four squares in size would represent 16 square feet. Blue-lined graph paper can be copied and the graph lines will not show if the copier is at a lighter setting.
Large sheets of white paper and graph paper are usually available wherever art supplies are sold and can also be found at blueprint supply companies. With a base map complete, tracing paper can be laid overtop to experiment with different landscape ideas. Straight lines and circles are drawn to represent the elements of the landscape.
For example, circles are drawn to represent the approximate area covered by the tree canopy. A common ruler and circular objects such as coins and jar lids can be used, and inexpensive templates are available from office supply stores. Everything can also be drawn free-hand, depending on your skill and the accuracy required. Drawing boards and drafting tables are used by professionals to provide a clean, smooth surface for drawing.
Some come with a sliding straight edge connected. These special boards are expensive for one-time users, but may be worth the expense if drawing is a frequent activity. Otherwise, the drawing paper can be placed on a clean, smooth table.
Many people are uncomfortable with hand drawing and feel computer drafting is easier and more accurate. There are many software programs available, but in general, those that are easy to use do not provide very accurate drawings and those that create accurate drawings take a long time to learn.
Many of the programs that provide 3-D imagery are less accurate and offer a selection of plants not always adapted to Georgia. If you are skilled with computers, the best programs are those that are used by landscape architects and engineers and draw using "vector graphics" and "real" measurements and dimensions.
There are cheap versions of vector graphic programs and even some "freeware" programs available that can create accurate drawings. Other than how the drawing is drafted, the process of drawing by hand or computer is similar. The drawing of the landscape should be scaled to accurately to depict the landscape and allow measurements to be taken from the drawing.
A scaled drawing means that measurements taken outside will be drawn in a much smaller dimension on the paper, depending on the size of scale used. Most landscape plans are drawn to a scale of , which means that 10 feet on the ground equals 1 inch on paper. For example, a foot driveway would be 10 inches on paper. Using a scale, feet would be 25 inches on paper. Other popular landscape scales are , , , , and Scales of , or match the common increments used on a conventional ruler, but scales of and are used by engineers and landscape architects.
It also did a lot -- and I do mean a lot -- of damage to trees that resulted in widespread power outages. My family and neighbors were lucky that our power was off for only 48 hours. Developing a Home Landscape Plan. The six steps of developing a landscape plan are summarized as follows: Develop a base plan.
Conduct a site inventory and analysis. Assess your family's needs. Locate the use areas. Develop the use areas. Develop the planting plan. Develop a base plan A base plan, or plot plan, shows the layout of the property and accurately locates the permanent site elements on a residential lot.
The base plan should show the following information: All property lines. Bodies of water streams, lakes, ponds, low areas Buildings, including floor plan with doors and windows downspouts outside water spigots outside electrical outlets decks and overhangs air conditioner units All walls, fences, utility boxes and poles, fire hydrants, etc. Roads, drives, parking areas, walks and paths, patios, swimming pools On and off site utilities including electric, telephone, gas, water, sewer, septic tanks, and field drains.
Off site elements including adjoining roads and drives, bodies of water, and structures. Compass directions showing north, east, south, and west. The scale size of the base plan. Conduct a site inventory and analysis Take a clean sheet of tracing paper and tape it over the enlarged base plan. A site inventory should include: Locations of steep slopes, drainage swales, and where site water is draining.
Soil types and characteristics. All existing tree, shrub and other vegetation types and locations. Locations of sunny and shady areas of the property. Summer and winter wind directions. Existing building and neighborhood architectural styles. Locations of storage and functional use areas. A site analysis should include an evaluation of existing site features to preserve or improve: Health and condition of trees and shrubs.
Where good views and poor views both on and off site of the property are. Items that need to be replaced or repaired, including fences, driveways, walls walkways, patios, etc. Health and condition of the lawn. Areas where erosion is occurring. Noting where drainage areas need to improve. Identifying valuable wildlife plants and areas. Identifying invasive exotic plants that should be removed.
Evaluating front walkway appearance and quality. Identifying where shade areas need to occur. Need for improving storage or service areas. Noting any other features that need to be improved. Assess your family's needs With a base plan completed and a better understanding of the site, you are now ready to list your proposed use areas. A few items to consider when developing your landscape plan needs may include: Use areas for family pets, such as open lawn.
Using a plot plan for landscaping can be an incredibly creative and rewarding experience. Our level of customer service - at a price point that makes sense - is unmatched. And the best part about it, we love what we do: helping folks like you put the foresight into making your landscaping projects a reality. This plan should include:. Your landscape plan will provide a great visual tool to determine where your new additions will lie in relation to existing structures.
By carefully sketching out your landscaping ideas on your plan, you can ensure that you combine form and function in the best possible way for your home. Here are a few things to do to create a landscape plan that works for your project. Determine the goal of your project. Are you hoping to add value to your home? Wanting to create a play area for your kids?
Interested in adding trees to create a wind break? Order a detailed site plan. In order to expedite the process and ensure that the plan is accurate, order a detailed plan that includes the landscape, trees, swimming pools, driveways, structures, and pathways. MySitePlan creates this type of plan using satellite imagery in combination with county parcel maps, allowing them to get your landscape plan to you within business days.
Use tracing paper to sketch out ideas. You may want to sketch out several different versions and allow your family to draw their own versions in order to do a comparison. Keep logistics in mind. Before you finalize your landscaping plan, go over some of the logistics. For example, a willow tree that you plant now is going to be significantly larger in 20 years—is your yard large enough?
Landscaping can be an incredibly rewarding experience… as long as you take the time to plan everything out ahead of time. We have created site plans in almost every jurisdiction in the U. Instead of physically visiting your location, we use satellite imagery, GIS information, county parcel maps, Client input survey, sketch, ground measurements etc. We are a great solution for anyone who doesn't have the time or ability to use complicated software to create their own plan.
My Account. Welcome to My Site Plan! Login Create Account. Shopping Cart. Decide on a scale. Measure your property. Add bubble diagrams. Use your bubble diagrams to determine the space available for your landscaping projects. Determine Your Goals for the Landscape Project First, you should know why you are making these changes. A few examples of reasons people undertake landscaping projects include: To increase the value of their property.
To create a play area for their children. To get protection from the wind or sun. To create an area for entertaining guests.
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