{"id":9637,"date":"2014-09-26T15:48:59","date_gmt":"2014-09-26T19:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/?p=1462"},"modified":"2024-11-28T09:33:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T09:33:30","slug":"landscape-site-planning-landscape-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/landscape-site-planning-landscape-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Landscape Site Planning&#8211;Starting From Scratch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Landscape Design: Site Analysis and Evaluation<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Master-Site-Plan-Oakton-VA.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7711\" src=\"http:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Master-Site-Plan-Oakton-VA-1024x823.jpg\" alt=\"landscape design plan oak ton va\" width=\"500\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Master-Site-Plan-Oakton-VA-1024x823.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Master-Site-Plan-Oakton-VA-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Master-Site-Plan-Oakton-VA-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Master-Site-Plan-Oakton-VA.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>Every <a title=\"Landscape Architecture &amp; Construction\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/landscape-site-planning-landscape-design\/\">landscape design process<\/a> begins with a thorough site evaluation and analysis of existing conditions. Based on these findings, a landscape architect can make preliminary decisions about features that will be incorporated into the master site plan and those that will be changed or deleted.<\/p>\n<h3>Landscape Master Plan<\/h3>\n<p>Once we understand what we&#8217;ve got to work with, we can sketch out concepts that we know are buildable&#8211;based on known characteristics of the site. The landscape architect then produces a rendering that is the equivalent of a homebuilder\u2019s construction drawing. This landscape master plan details all aspects of the design and shows how multiple-use areas will function together to make a balanced, cohesive outdoor living environment.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3>The Blank Slate<\/h3>\n<p>When your landscape architect walks a property for the first time he will note strengths and weaknesses in the topography. He will make special note of<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>location of utility services<\/li>\n<li>orientation of the residence<\/li>\n<li>prevailing wind direction<\/li>\n<li>sun and shade on site<\/li>\n<li>changing elevations &amp; grading<\/li>\n<li>surface and groundwater<\/li>\n<li>soil composition<\/li>\n<li>condition of trees and plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>The first questions I ask when I stand on a new site are: where is the water coming from, where is it going to go and what\u2019s going to happen when it gets there? Howard Cohen, Registered Landscape Architect<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Drainage &amp; Grading<\/h3>\n<p>Drainage is almost always an issue and a consideration of high importance at the outset of any Northern Virginia landscape design project.<\/p>\n<p>In designing and constructing the hardscape features (<a title=\"Landscape Patio Design, Retaining Walls &amp; Walkways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/patio-design-retaining-walls-walkways-mclean-va\/\">patios, retaining walls, walkways<\/a>) we use grading to control the direction and velocity of surface water. The landscape architect can mix permeable surface areas with buried drainage pipes and retention wells to allow water to percolate naturally back into the soil.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The landscape in Fairfax County is overbuilt. That causes drainage issues. The soil doesn\u2019t drain because there\u2019s a lot of clay and rock in the area. Chad Talton, Registered Landscape Architect<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>We use Fairfax County soil maps to help us anticipate issues on-site, but never really know what we may find until we start excavating. We may find the soil needs amendments because the original earth has been removed and replaced with backfill.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the architect\u2019s design plan will need to conform with county and community zoning restrictions, storm sewer easements, septic fields, flood plains, HOAs, and resource protection areas (setbacks off tributaries or bodies of water).<\/p>\n<h3>Site Topography: Grading &amp; Elevations<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the goals of the landscape design plan, we may use steps and terracing to create varying elevations on a flat site. This helps us define use areas and add variety to the landscape.<\/p>\n<p>We could decide to alter a slope by removing earth and using that as fill to make another area more level. Retaining walls are often used to contain sloped areas or to cut into a steep grade to create a flat area.<\/p>\n<p>If it works for the landscape style, we may use boulders instead of a retaining wall. That allows us to integrate vegetation with built materials so it becomes a living wall.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the most creative approach is to use what is already there. In the case of the ridiculously steep grade at the rear of this Vienna, Virginia home, we decided to go with the (downhill) flow. Click the tabs below the image to view before and after.<\/p>\n\n<p>The natural-looking stone and boulder work in this design cleverly disguises the wall systems and terracing of this steep slope. Now the slope resolves naturally at the edge of a lagoon-style swimming pool with a rocky diving ledge. Click here to <a title=\"Landscape Water Features\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/portfolio\/landscape-water-features\/\">view photos of swimming pool designs in Northern Virginia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The same principle of &#8220;use what you find&#8221; can be applied to a flat site. Rather than reshape the grounds, the architect used built structures to transform the\u00a0approach to\u00a0this Great Falls Virginia home.<\/p>\n\n<p>The cedar gates and stone privacy walls add visual variety and define entries. The transition from street to home has become a pleasing, \u201cwelcome home\u201d experience.<\/p>\n<h3>Follow the Sun<\/h3>\n<p>The landscape architect\u2019s understanding of sun and shade patterns on the property will determine the type, size, and location of plant materials to be installed. When the hardscape is being designed we are leaving room for the plants to grow and spread to their proper size.\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"10712\" class=\"elementor elementor-10712\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6f2406 cta e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c6f2406\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f339df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f339df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f7b478 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f7b478\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5143fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5143fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Begin your project with a dream and a plan!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4dfc09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4dfc09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You are at the threshold of an exciting journey. This eBook will provide sound guidance as you take your first steps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c78f696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c78f696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/resource\/expert-guide-to-planning-the-landscape-design-of-your-dreams\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"simple-line-icons icon-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">DOWNLOAD THE E-BOOK<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t If we don\u2019t leave enough room for the plants, the area will be a mess when they grow in.<\/p>\n<h3>Site Analysis Underpins the Design<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Analysis&#8221; and &#8220;evaluation&#8221; isn&#8217;t sexy, but it is essential. As landscape architects, we want to fully understand what works and doesn&#8217;t work on the property. It gives us a place to stand so that we can create. \u00a0With that foundation, we can confidently move earth, move trees, create focal points, frame views, and make a place outdoors where you&#8217;ll want to spend a lot of time.<\/p>\n<p>Did we answer your questions about the importance of site planning in landscape design development? Is there anything else we ought to have covered?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Landscape Design: Site Analysis and Evaluation Every landscape design process begins with a thorough site evaluation and analysis of existing conditions. Based on these findings, a landscape architect can make preliminary decisions about features that will be incorporated into the master site plan and those that will be changed or deleted. 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