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A landscape design is like a floor plan for an outdoor area. Like a floor plan, a landscape design creates a visual representation of a site using scaled dimensions. Landscape plans include natural elements like flowers, trees, and grass as well as man-made elements such as lawn furniture, fountains, and sheds. Landscape designs may also include overlays for irrigation and lighting.
Landscape designs are primarily used to plan the layout for an outdoor area whether it be a personal garden plan for your home or a commercial plan for a business or community area. They're also useful as a reference when there's a need for new installation or repair or when planning an outdoor event.
Creating a landscape plan can also aid in the decision-making process for selecting materials. It also gives the property owner and landscape contractor better tools for cost estimation, helping to ensure the project can be completed within budgetary constraints.
Read our comprehensive guide to how to design a landscape and plan your landscaping projects.
The best way to understand landscape planning is to look at some examples of landscape plans and designs.
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