OSU Elements and Principles of Garden Design

What is the dominant element in the landscape shown in Figure 2?

• Trees

• Lawn

• Flowers

• Bushes

Which of the following is a principle of landscape design?

• Mass

• Form

• Balance

• Texture

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In landscape design, _______ is considered an element.

• Unity

• Rhythm

• Line

• Emphasis

In landscape design, balance can be either ______ or asymmetrical.

• symmetrical

• proportional

• identical

• uniform

What are the five primary elements of design mentioned in the text?

• A) Mass, form, line, texture, and color

• B) Shape, size, texture, and color

• C) Mass, form, line, and shape

• D) Texture, color, and size.

Fill in the blank: The plant form shown in Figure 3a that is tall and narrow is called ________.

• Rounded

• Spreading

• Pyramidal

• Mounding

Which of the following types of lines is considered formal and direct in landscape design?

• Curved lines

• Jagged lines

• Straight lines

• Zigzag lines

In landscape design, which elements are primarily used to organize space?

• Mass and form

• Texture and color

• Line and shape

• Color and size

In landscape design, a plant with a coarse texture typically has _______.

• small leaves and a delicate appearance

• large leaves and a bold appearance

• medium leaves and a neutral appearance

• no leaves and a rough appearance.

What is the role of texture in landscape design?

• To provide a soft background

• To create a rough surface

• To add color

• To make objects appear larger.