{"id":15784,"date":"2025-04-04T14:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T14:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?p=15784"},"modified":"2025-04-04T14:53:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T14:53:16","slug":"drawing-landscape-plans-and-planning-your-landscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/drawing-landscape-plans-and-planning-your-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"Site Plans, Landscape Plans and Planning Your Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some of the Free Cabin Plans from Jay Osborne include a Site\/Landscape Plan page. These are just sample plans. A real Site Plan is specific to where you will be building a house.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15767\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15767\" style=\"width: 424px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/virginias_farmhouse_landscape.jpg?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/virginias_farmhouse_landscape-b.jpg?resize=424%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/virginias_farmhouse_landscape-b.jpg?resize=424%2C500&amp;ssl=1 424w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/virginias_farmhouse_landscape-b.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15767\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virginia&#8217;s Farmhouse Sample Landscape Plan<br \/>Jay Osborne<br \/>Free American Farmhouse House Plans<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/virginias_farmhouse_landscape.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click to open the whole sample plan larger<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The sample landscape plan gives you an idea of how to prepare a landscape plan for your own home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?s=Osborne\">All of Jay Osborn&#8217;s Free Farmhouse Plans &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have not already built your house, it is useful to consider a landscape plan first. We sited our house, chose our house plan and relocated our windows to take advantage of the best views.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15774\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15774\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15774\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/site_plan.jpg?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/site_plan.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/site_plan.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Site Plan<br \/>U.S. Coast Guard Building 140 Rehabilitation Landscape Plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Site Plan<\/h2>\n<p>Your site plan will include everything you need to work around when you plan your landscaping.<\/p>\n<p>The site plan will include existing conditions. It includes elements you want to work with and things you plan to remove.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Property lines<\/li>\n<li>Any structures<\/li>\n<li>Existing trees and bushes<\/li>\n<li>Paved or graveled areas<\/li>\n<li>Land features like a rock wall or brook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can also have proposed landscape elements.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15785\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15785\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15785 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dartmouth_survey.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our survey included the brooks, a shed and the line of trees that crossed the property line<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Your survey may have some of this information. Our survey included the brooks, a shed and the line of trees that crossed the property line. It did not include any of the other trees or bushes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15776\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15776\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/landscape-lighting_plan.jpg?resize=500%2C350&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Landscape &amp; Lighting Plan<br \/>U.S. Coast Guard Building 140 Rehabilitation Landscape Plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Landscape Plan<\/h2>\n<p>A Landscape Plan is a more detailed plan for a garden or landscape. It includes what is already there and what will be added.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>A site plan is an overview that displays the proposed design scaled on the property. A landscape site plan would typically include the landscape design and any existing or proposed buildings and infrastructure within or directly adjacent to the property boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>Architects or engineers can use these plans to coordinate conversations with clients and permit applications.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nadigroup.com\/insights\/does-your-building-need-a-landscape-plan\">Nadi Group Landscape Planning<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to have a survey or a complicated plan. It depends on how much you want to add or change.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15786\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15786\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15786\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dartmouth_survey-google.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Google Satellite View shows the house, trees, sheds, walkways and driveways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Start with what is already there. You might be able to use Google Satellite view to locate the existing trees and structures on your land. The view will be a little distorted, but it helps you draw a top view map.<\/p>\n<p>Your top view map should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your house and any shed, garage or other building<\/li>\n<li>House windows, so you can plan around the view from inside<\/li>\n<li>Location of heat pump, generator, power meter, or anything else that you might want to screen, but still need to access<\/li>\n<li>Hose taps<\/li>\n<li>Mailbox<\/li>\n<li>Any power pole, fire hydrant<\/li>\n<li>Land features like a brooks, ditches, hard-to-move rocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15780\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15780\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15780\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/landscape-elevation.jpg?resize=500%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fleming Garden Landscape Elevation<br \/>Historic American Landscape Survey<br \/>National Park Service<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can also sketch out landscape elevations. An elevation plan is the part of a plan looking straight on; the front, rear, and side views. A landscape elevation plan helps you plan heights.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15779\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15779\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15779\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/landscape-elevation-b.jpg?resize=500%2C440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"440\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fleming Garden Landscape Elevation<br \/>Historic American Landscape Survey<br \/>National Park Service<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Elevation plans are especially helpful if you are working with a slope.<\/p>\n<p>Once you know what you have, you can plan what you want.<\/p>\n<p>Things to consider<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Light and Shade<br \/>\nHow many hours of full sun? What direction does the sun come from?<\/li>\n<li>Water and Drainage<br \/>\nRemedy any drainage problems early in your project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Inventory your existing plants. Are they healthy? Can they be re-shaped? Are they green year round? Include shrubs, trees, ground cover and any perennial flowers. If the house is not new, but new to you, you might want to live there a year to see what bulbs come up.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15781\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15781\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coolaught_House-garden.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coolaught House Front Garden in Autumn<br \/>Photo by Jonathan Billinger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Drive around the area where you live and take photos of landscaping you like. This will help establish what will thrive in your climate. You can also find a lot of help online.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15783\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15783\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Inverewe_House-garden.jpg?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Inverewe_House-garden.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Inverewe_House-garden.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inverewe House and Garden<br \/>Photo by David Smith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Local garden centers may offer free design services. Or you can hire a professional.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depending on the state, a <strong>Landscape Architect<\/strong> probably has a college degree, has completed an apprenticeship and has passed a test. A landscape architect understands engineering, construction, plant materials and design concepts. A landscape architect is not required to have extensive knowledge of plants or residential design.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>Landscape or Garden Designer<\/strong> may or may not have specific education. They are more likely to have an artistic approach. Ask to see some example of their work.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to move or add soil or rocks, you might consider a <strong>Landscape Contractor<\/strong>. Many have some training or certification, but it is not required. Ask around. Some specialize in water features or large boulder retaining walls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15777\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15777\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/landscape_plan-planting_list.jpg?resize=500%2C277&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"277\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Planting List<br \/>Landscape &amp; Lighting Plan<br \/>U.S. Coast Guard Building 140 Rehabilitation Landscape Plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Landscape Architect Plan<\/h2>\n<p>If you hire a landscape architect, your landscape plan might include a planting list.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15769\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15769\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/landscape_plan-ground_cover.jpg?resize=500%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Landscape Plan Groundcover Planting Guide<br \/>U.S. Coast Guard Building 140 Rehabilitation Landscape Plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A landscape architect&#8217;s plans have a lot of information you may not need to include in your own plan.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15770\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15770\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15770\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/landscape_plan-shrub.jpg?resize=500%2C279&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"279\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15770\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Landscape Plan Shrub Planting Guide<br \/>U.S. Coast Guard Building 140 Rehabilitation Landscape Plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A Landscape Architect&#8217;s plan may include specifics on how the landscape will be installed, just like a building plan has construction specifics.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15766\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15766\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15766\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/landscape_plan-tree.jpg?resize=500%2C425&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"425\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Landscape Plan Tree Planting Guide<br \/>U.S. Coast Guard Building 140 Rehabilitation Landscape Plan, July 31, 1992<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of the Free Cabin Plans from Jay Osborne include a Site\/Landscape Plan page. These are just sample plans. A real Site Plan is specific to where you will be building a house. The sample landscape plan gives you an idea of how to prepare&nbsp;<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/drawing-landscape-plans-and-planning-your-landscape\/\">&hellip;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15782,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[65,8,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gardens","category-projects","category-research"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/featured-landscape_plan.jpg?fit=810%2C431&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":9842,"url":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/updated-virginia-farmhouse-house-plans\/","url_meta":{"origin":15784,"position":0},"title":"Updated Virginia Farmhouse House Plans","author":"Carla","date":"September 8, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"A few years ago I shared plans for a small farmhouse that Jay Osborne made available free. 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The plans include everything; Site Plan, Foundation Plan, Roof Plan, Interior and Exterior Details, Doors and Windows, Electrical and all the schedules. 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