Style and Function
When undertaking a landscape design project, two important considerations are style and function. As Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “Form follows function.”

Style
The primary consideration for a landscaping project isstyle. What message should the property convey? Gardens designed during the different eras that we are studying in this course have different stylistic characteristics that convey a “sense of place,” such as

• A quiet, sacred space for reflection,
• A regal, elegant space surrounding an estate,
• An inviting space for picnics and play, or
• A series of secret gardens to be discovered.

Function
The function of a landscape is to enhance the way in which people will relate to the space. What practical goals does the designer wish to achieve with the landscape? Is it a show of power, as in the elegant gardens of Versailles or Peterhof? Is it a reaffirmation of faith or a place for contemplation, as in a cloister garth? Is it intended for sustenance, such as an herb garden or potager, or rather for recreation, such as a romantic secular garden?

Sequoyah Landscaping to help you bring out the most with your home or business with:

• Wildscaping
• Cultivating Nature
• Habitats for Animals
• Feng Shui Landscaping