TLE

• Views


  • Observe and identify views from inside the house looking out
  • Observe and identify views from off-site location
• Drainage


  Location of drainage and water spots on land
• Dimension


  Measurement such as length, width, or height
• Vegetation


  • Identify existing vegetation (all types of softscape)
• Topography


  • Identify the existing landform & slope condition
  • Identify elevation changes
• Soil analysis


  Set of various chemical processes that determine the amount of available plant nutrients in the soil, and the chemical, physical and biological soil properties important for plant nutrition, or soil health
• Microclimate


  • Identify sunrise, sunset, and wind direction
• Existing structure


  • Identify existing structure (swimming pool, driveway, porch, garage, steps, fences, pathway, and fish pond)
• Directional orientation


  Position of the landscape area whether something is facing or going toward or backward in relation to another object
• Site location and context


  • Identify the location of the house and land uses surrounding it
• Self-watering


  In-built reservoir that stores water away from the root zone but is connected by a capillary system, allowing plants to draw water as needed
• Seep hoses


  Hoses or pipes with holes used to deliver water accurately to establish growth of plants, can be hidden beneath soil or mulch
• Irrigation systems


  Artificial applications of water to the land or soil to assist in the growth of landscape plants, maintenance of landscapes, and revegetation of disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall
• Sprinklers


  Commonly used in pre-planting watering in landscaping
• Watering basin


  Technique in watering plants that uses a basin or pail
• Activities carried out before planting make the soil conducive for the plants to be planted
• Watering is primarily used in sustaining the needs of the plants and in areas with potential drought conditions to ensure that the soil receives adequate water for cultivation
• The water utilized in landscaping can come from various sources, such as groundwater, rivers, springs, lakes, wells, or surface water
• Importance of watering plants in landscaping


  • Maintains the turgidity of the cells
  • Maintains the health condition of plants
  • Helps in the translocation of nutrients, food and other assimilates
  • Maintains the vital physiological processes in plants
  • Provides protection against drought
  • Guarantees quick germination of seeds
  • Helps in the growth and development of plants
  • Supports the needed water for plants to grow