Landscaping

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Landscaping

Garden landscaping refers to the plants and non-plant features that have been deliberately combined and arranged to create a pleasant atmosphere within a garden space. This arrangement may be done by a professional landscape architect or by an amateur gardener. Depending on the needs and wishes of the garden’s owner, design priority may be given to aesthetics or to creating a functional space. Typical elements of garden landscaping include flowers, shrubs, trees, grass or gravel.

Plant elements commonly used in a garden may include shrubs, trees, and flowers. Depending on the intended atmosphere, these plants may be highly stylized. For instance, a garden might incorporate hedge mazes or flowers arranged in deliberate patterns. In other cases, the landscaper may favor more informal foliage, such as randomly distributed wildflowers.

Another important consideration of garden landscaping is the space’s “floor.” Generally, a garden’s “flooring” consists of grass, gravel, or some combination of these. As with the other elements of garden design, the material chosen should contribute to the space’s atmosphere. Gravel, for instance, is often used to create a highly formal appearance, while grass is used to create areas which can be used for lounging or picnicking.