Draw a rough base plan first
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Draw a rough base plan first
When developing your own landscape plan, first put ideas and notes on paper along with rough sketches. A good idea is to draw a simple base plan at first. Try to make it complete but it does not have to be to scale at this point. It should show your property lines, house location, utilities (above and below ground), existing plantings, walkways, drives and any other features such as rocks, streams, slopes, hills, etc. Although exact scale is not necessary, try to obtain realistic proportions. Show dimensions for property lines, house outline and other permanent landmarks or structures. This can be the base for future drawings from which a more final and exact plan can be derived.
