Elements of Landscape Design

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Match the following design elements with their descriptions:

Color = Choice and combination of colors affecting feelings and moods Line = Boundary element used to control movement in landscaping Form = Three-dimensional shape of an object resulting from plant growth habits Texture = Surface quality of an object, applies to both softscape and hardscape

Match the following color categories with their characteristics:

Warm Colors = Bright, inviting, and lively colors like red, orange, and yellow Cool Colors = Restful and relaxing colors like blue and green Bright Colors = Associated with warm colors like red and yellow Restful Colors = Associated with cool colors like blue

Match the following line characteristics with their design impact:

Straight Lines = Tend to create a more formal design in landscaping Curved Lines = Fit well with an informal landscape design Horizontal Lines = A type of line shape used in landscaping Diagonal Lines = Another type of line shape that adds visual interest

Match the following form attributes with their definition:

Three-dimensional Attribute = Shape of a plant or mass of plants in landscaping Plant Growth Habits = Result in different forms based on individual plant growth Planting Arrangement = Another factor contributing to the form of a landscape feature Mass of Plants = Collection of plants contributing to the overall form of a design Signup and view all the answers

Match the following texture descriptions with their examples:

Leaf Structure = An example of texture found in plants Bark Texture = Surface quality example found in trees Soft Texture = Example of a plant feature that feels gentle to touch Rough Texture = Characteristic found in stone surfaces Signup and view all the answers