Landscaping

Landscaping

Landscaping (/ˈlan(d)ˌskāpiNG/) is the process of making a yard or other piece of land more attractive by altering the existing design, adding ornamental features, and planting trees and shrubs.

Etymology

The term "landscaping" is derived from the Dutch word "landschap," which was used in the 16th century to denote a picture of scenery on land. The term was later adopted by English speakers to refer to the design and layout of gardens and grounds.

Related Terms

• Garden Design: The art and process of designing and creating plans for layout and planting of gardens and landscapes.
• Horticulture: The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
• Arboriculture: The cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants.
• Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.
• Ecology: The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
• Sustainability: The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

See Also

• Landscape Architecture
• Landscape Maintenance
• Landscape Planning
• Landscape Assessment
• Landscape Design

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Landscaping
• Wikipedia's article - Landscaping

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