2006-11-30 04:51:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I drew my garden dimensions on a sheet of paper(20ft=20squares, for example). Separately front yard, back yard, and side yards. Using colour markers I drew tiny circles, squares, triangles, and so on, and I did a separate legend sheet. For example, I drew a pink circle on the garden drawing and on the legend I drew it again=pink rose ( I wrote the explanation in pencil,) I also note the plant name,when bought, where, actual colour, blooming or fruiting time, special care etc. I scan my drawing and legend but use it for the record only. Every year I work from a new photocopy of the original drawing. I recolour the circles or change colour for a new stuff. Computer design programs did not work for me because I like to go to the garden with my drawing and markers and mark a new dot where new shoots come. Some shoots have just a (?) till know more about them later on in a season, This seems complicated but it is simple for me and it worked for 30 years and every gardener we had knew how to read it.
2006-11-30 08:28:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did this myself and it was worth the trouble for more than one project. Rather then list all the details I site a good starting point on the source link.
The one thing I wish I did was to have not only a plan view but a elevation view as well.
Another "trick" I used was to start with my basic drawing the photo copy it before I add details that way I can have different versions of the same plan and reuse it without drawing it each time. If you can use "ledger" (11" X 17") size paper, most good copiers can handle that size.
2006-11-30 06:14:10 · answer #2 · answered by shaft 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen landscaping software packages that were fairly low priced in electronics and department stores. Depending upon how elaborate your landscaping plans are, you may want to pick up a copy of this software.
2006-11-30 06:31:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with blueprint paper, make your horizon in the distance, create the sketch of the tree or building you are trying to plan and begin shading appropriately.
good luck.
2006-11-30 04:53:41 · answer #4 · answered by killer boot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By any HB1 Pencil or a fountain pen.
2006-11-30 04:53:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a pencil.
2006-11-30 08:05:19 · answer #6 · answered by xo_heartbeat_xo@verizon.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋