11 9 outdoor room
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Introduction to Horticulture
Landscape Design
Plant: Zebra Grass
Term: Outdoor Room
Zebra Grass
• Miscanthus• Plant type: Grass, Perennial • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4a to 9a • Height: 72" to 96" Spread: 72" to 120" • Exposure: partial shade to full sun • Bloom Color: Pink, Red, Late summer - Late fall • Leaf Color: Green, Variegated (Zebra)• Moisture: moist to wet, any well drained • Landscape Uses: Border, Foundation, Ground
cover, Specimen
Outdoor Room:
• Design plantings that provide boundaries, ground covers & possibly ceilings to function as outdoor living areas
Outdoor Room
Before
Flagstone Floor
Entryway
Outdoor Kitchen
Before
Ceiling
Not a castle
Design your room
• Purpose:– Kitchen – Cook & eat– Party – Lights & space to entertain– Relax – Hammock, fountains– Impress – Look formal or state of the art
• Design:– Floor & Walls, ceiling is optional– Use at least 5 different kinds of plants– Draw a scaled plan
Examples
Perspective
Hints
• Determine your scale• A typical ranch size house is 1500 sq ft
– (50’ long by 30’ deep)
• How big will your room be?– (20’ X 20’ would be a medium to large room)
• Draw the house part first• Draw the doorway• Draw your area• Add your fencing, plants, etc.