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Which of the following rules apply to balancing plants?
Which of the following rules apply to balancing plants?
What principle of landscape design involves tying the landscape together?
What principle of landscape design involves tying the landscape together?
Unity
How can you protect your house from strong winds?
How can you protect your house from strong winds?
Which of the following can be used to control solar radiation?
Which of the following can be used to control solar radiation?
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Study Notes
Balancing Plants
- Darker colors in plants weigh more than lighter colors, affecting balance.
- Dense branches ( Deus branches) weigh more than open branches, considering balance.
- A group of shrubs can balance a taller tree of the same color and branching density, providing equilibrium.
Principles of Landscape Design
- Unity is a principle of landscape design, tying the landscape together.
- Unity of three is a concept in landscape design, achieving overall harmony.
- Simplicity is a principle, but it should be balanced to avoid monotony.
- Monotony planting can be a result of overly simple landscape design.
Protecting Your House from Strong Wind
- Hills can serve as a natural barrier to protect your house from strong wind.
- Strategically planting trees can help block strong wind and reduce its impact.
- A slanting roof can help reduce the force of strong wind on your house.
- Berm (a raised ridge of soil) can be used to deflect strong wind and protect your house.
Controlling Solar Radiation
- Overhangs can be used to control solar radiation, reducing heat gain in buildings.
- Landscape design can be used to control solar radiation, such as planting trees or using green roofs.
- Horizontal screen walls can block direct sunlight, reducing solar radiation.
- Horizontal louvers can be used to filter sunlight and reduce heat gain in buildings.
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Quiz covering rules for balancing plants, principles of landscape design, and ways to protect your house from strong winds. Test your knowledge of landscape design and wind protection strategies!