How to find polygons that do not contain underlying features

[ShawnFennell]

This is likely a simple question, but I can't figure this... I'm using ArcMap 10.2.2.

I have two feature classes, both polygons, both have their own layer.

One layer is property lines, the other is planted orchard blocks.

I'm trying to find the property polygons that do NOT 'contain' any orchard block polygons (or parts) within their boundary.

What tool am I looking for?

[DarrenWiens2 · Accepted solution]

Select By Location, using property polygons as target layer and orchards as source layer, intersect as selection method. These are the properties that do have an orchard. To get those that do not, switch the selection.

[ShawnFennell]

Ugh, so simple!  Thank you!

[IanMurray]

You could select all property polygons then do a select by location with selection method "remove from currently  selected features" if a parcel polygon intersects an orchard polygon.

[DanPatterson_Retired]

See this associated thread   and the help files on Clementini selection options in select by location