Landscape Design Fundamentals

What are the three stages of a plant's life cycle, in order?

Maturity, Senescence, Young growth
Young growth, Maturity, Senescence (correct)
Senescence, Young growth, Maturity
Maturity, Young growth, Senescence

What are the three main purposes of planting design, according to Robinson?

Ecological, Aesthetic, Functional
Functional, Ecological, Aesthetic (correct)
Functional, Aesthetic, Ecological
Aesthetic, Ecological, Functional

What can cause a plant to 'flop'?

Too little water and too much light
Too much light and too little water
Too much water and too little light
Too little light and/or too much water (correct)

Who did Frank Lloyd Wright describe as a 'Native Nature Poet'?

Jens Jensen (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the unpredictable elements of development dynamics?

The inherent nature of plants, the vagaries of climate, and effects of maintenance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What justifies a completely artificial landscape that uses large amounts of resources?

When it is a small percentage of the overall landscape and not the norm of planting design (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern with relying on a limited number of fail-safe species?

Monotony and lack of clarity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using modular extensive roof systems?

Maximum design flexibility and cost-effectiveness (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a green roof provides the most environmental services?

Plants (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal spacing for emitters in a Netafim drip irrigation system?

12 inches (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary criterion for selecting plants for the UTA green roof?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of a green roof with 4 inches of growing medium?

Extensive (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the integration of atmosphere, sensory impressions, and a setting for imagination and emotions?

Experiential aesthetics (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who works with plant communities and is aware of their effects on visually and ecologically effective assemblages?

Landscape architect and horticulturist (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of detailed planting design in landscape focus areas?

To enhance the user experience (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can designers assure the success of their design by transcending their own biases?

By using evidence-based design and involving users (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to provide a rich experiential aesthetic experience in landscape design?

Decorative characteristics of both structure and planting (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of architectural space?

Streets (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which a tree defines a space?

The spread of its canopy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of garden books for landscape architects?

They lack information about plants in stressful development conditions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way that plants can affect their neighbors?

Animals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an integrated landscape comprised of a mix of natural processes and human intervention?

Semi-natural (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first priority of landscape architects as professionals, according to Robinson?

To reduce damage and to repair our environment and ecosystem (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following environmental influences affects both individual plant forms and communities?

Animals such as deer and cattle (B) Signup and view all the answers