In this video you will learn about elements of design and combining plants.

• primary elements
  • visual characteristics
    • plant type
    • plant form
    • plant height (width)
      
    • plant texture
    • plant season of interest (including color)

    
    

• secondary elements
  • cultural characteristics
    • soil/fertility preferences
    • moisture requirements
    • light requirements
    • hardiness
    • disease &  insect resistance

    
    

• putting plants on paper
  • principles of design
    • balance
    • scale
    • variety
    • simplicity
    • emphasis /focal point
    • sequence
    • repetition
  • viewpoints

  
  

• chose specific plants