landscape gardening

noun
1.
the art or trade of designing or rearranging large gardens, estates, etc.
Origin
1795-1805
Related forms
landscape gardener, noun
Examples from the web for landscape gardening
  • Ornamental crops, such as dogwood and azalea, are harvested for landscape gardening.
  • The arboretum's new system serves as a model for more energy-efficient landscape gardening.
  • More freedom existed for creative landscape gardening.
  • Formal apprenticeships in landscape gardening also offer experience opportunities.
  • The company beautifies it and does all the work of landscape gardening and keeping it in order, the borough paying the bills.
  • The landscape gardening will be a feature, while the palace in white will be the admiration of thousands this summer.
British Dictionary definitions for landscape gardening

landscape gardening

noun
1.
the art of laying out grounds in imitation of natural scenery Also called landscape architecture
Derived Forms
landscape gardener, noun
Encyclopedia Article for landscape gardening

the development and decorative planting of gardens, yards, grounds, parks, and other types of areas. Gardening and landscape design is used to enhance the settings for buildings and public areas and in recreational areas and parks. It is one of the decorative arts and is allied to architecture, city planning, and horticulture.

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