Lecture - A1 Water in the Landscape

Introduction As a part of our natural environment, water is perhaps the most versatile and adaptable element you can introduce into the landscape. Water is a perfect companion in any setting and works, on any scale, from a tiny balcony fountain to a grand recreation pond on an acreage. There are many ways to add water into a landscape, from a small container neatly tucked in a corner, to a pondless waterfall, or a large pond with a waterfall and stream. Water can serve many roles in a given landscape, once you have determined what those will be you can apply basic guidelines to start to plan the installation. Learning Outcomes After you have completed this module, you will be able to: summarize landscape water feature functions, describe selected elements of the site assessment process, and outline selected design guidelines for water features. Learning Activities Review Questions for Water in the Landscape Note: Module reviews make up 10% of the course grade, and are part of the Assignment Category on the course outline. Their purpose is to provide you with review to enhance your learning and practice in preparation for the final examination.