Designing the Landscape

For introductory courses in landscape design and landscape construction. This highly illustrative text covers practical points of the design process in a simple step-by-step format--from beginning (the client interview) to end (presentation). The format of Designing the Landscape is concise, readily illustrated to facilitate learning and, most importantly, can be easily applied in the landscape design industry. The book focuses on residential design, although many of the concepts and steps can be applied to commercial projects as well. Each chapter represents a step in the design process, complete with illustrations, photos, and software imaging that provides students with visual concepts that help them learn more effectively.