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Lay a piece of tracing paper over the base map and draw
the information gathered during the site analysis. This
layer should include these features:
KITCHEN/ DINING ROOM
• Basic drainage patterns (use an arrow to show
direction of surface water flow or poor drainage areas)
Select plants for your home landscape based on You also may want to include a column indicating the
environmental requirements (hardiness level, heat zone reasons for selecting each plant (white flowers, red fall
tolerance, light, moisture, and soil requirements) and fruit, fragrant blossoms, etc.). This is helpful in case a
aesthetic qualities (form, texture, seasonal foliage color, particular plant isn’t available at the nursery because it
flowers, fruit, bark, and mature size). will remind you what characteristics to look for in the
Final Plan substituted plant.
Resources
Check these Web sites for publications and additional
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information:
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ISU Extension Distribution Center
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TURF ISU Horticulture –
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Prepared by Ann Marie VanDerZanden, extension
horticulturist, and Diane Nelson, communication specialist.
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Illustrations by Liz Crimmins former ISU horticulture student.
Layout by Jamie Quarnstrom, ISU graphic design student.
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Does soil type vary in different Describe the color: Describe location and condition of
areas of the property? driveway or parking strip:
Other considerations
Describe location of utilities: Describe your preferred level
Sun of maintenance:
Describe sun exposure in public
areas:
Other existing structures Are sound buffers needed? Where?
Describe location and condition of
Describe sun exposure in private garage and/or other buildings:
areas:
Describe other conditions that
affect use of yard area:
Is summer shading needed? Where?
Analyze needs and wants What outdoor structures/ features Maintenance considerations
Answering these questions help would you like to add? How much time do family
determine how outdoor spaces are Patio or deck members have for yard care?
used. Identifying facts/wants/needs 2 to 4 people
increases the likelihood that the 4 to 8 people
resulting landscape is a success. 8 to 12 people Is hiring outside help an option?
12+ people
Yard Use Shade cover for patio/deck Design considerations
Who will use the yard? Children’s play area What is your preferred design style?
Adults Cooking/grilling area Formal
Children (ages) Fenced vegetable garden Semiformal
Elderly Raised planters Informal
Pets (describe) Dog pen/run
Storage shed What themes/styles do you want
When is the yard used? Gazebo reflected in your outdoor space?
Spring 2 to 4 people European
Summer 4 to 8 people Asian
Fall 8 to 12 people Natural
Winter 12+ people Other
Clothesline
Are you satisfied with the front Fence(s) What is your preferred shape
door/public entry space? If not, Swimming pool (for lawns, walkways, decks)?
how could it be improved? Spa/hot tub Rectangles
Sculpture 45° angles
Fire pit Circles
Are you satisfied with the back Boulders Curving/free-form
door/family entry space? If not, Dry creek Combination
how could it be improved? Mounds/berms Don’t care
Pond
Bench List your favorite colors:
Are you satisfied with the transition Fountain
between indoor and outdoor living Waterfall/stream List your least favorite colors:
areas? If not, how could it be Greenhouse
improved? Putting green Describe any special considerations
Rain barrel (wheelchair access, etc):
Off-street parking
for guests Plant choices
Are you satisfied with the way for RVs What types of plants do you prefer?
existing walkways connect parts for boats Evergreens trees/shrubs
of the yard? If not, how could it be Irrigation system Deciduous trees/shrubs
improved? Other Flowering trees/shrubs
Fruit trees/shrubs
What items need storage space? Vines
Garden equipment Annual flowers
Are you satisfied with the current Garbage cans Perennial flowers
amount and type of outdoor Bicycles Vegetables
lighting? If not, how could it be Outdoor toys Herbs
improved? Sports equipment Fragrant plants
Lawn furniture/cushions Wildlife/native
Other Other
… and justice for all The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and
activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, Do any family members have
and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Many materials can be made available in
alternative formats for ADA clients. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326- specific plan allergies? (List plants)
W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964. Issued in
furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914 in cooperation with the U.S. Department
of Agriculture.Jack M. Payne, director, Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Is damage from wildlife a problem?
Ames, Iowa.