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IN THIS CHAPTER

Envisioning and making a final drawing

Figuring out an action plan

Shopping for materials and tools

Getting ready for work to begin

One reality about landscaping is that you need a plan — on paper. That’s easy if you’re artistic, a little tougher if you’re not. (Also difficult for the non-artistes is visualizing what the plan will actually look like. That’s why we tell you to take things like chairs and stepladders into the yard to create the semblance of your planned landscape.) This chapter shows you the ropes.

We highly recommend an assessment drawing (a sketch of what you have and what you need; flip to Chapter 1). Keep it handy because you’re going to refer to it to make sure you don’t forget anything. Now you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle a more serious process, a site design drawing, which can show you how your finished yard will look. Exciting, yes?

We start with what is and move to what will be. Measure and make the base map first. Then the fun part begins — plotting your dreams. Some people like to sketch first and visualize second. On the other hand, you may work better doing a live mock-up first and then transferring what you come up with to paper. Either way, this chapter can help you get where you’re going.

Other realities that this chapter helps you know how to deal with are neighbors and public agencies and their codes, how to estimate and order materials, and who is going to do the work.