What is Landscaping?

The process of modifying existing landscapes to cater to the needs of humans is generally termed as landscaping. It involves working with existing soil, flora, fauna, terrain, waterbody and to some extent the atmosphere of the surrounding to create a perfect landscape design and provide the optimal living conditions.

The addition of flora and fauna, including trees and shrubs along with the changes in the terrain, outdoor furniture and construction of structures are all part of the landscaping process. Outdoor furniture is very important in landscaping, providing the convenience to stay there for long hours. Front yard landscaping is very common in houses that have a front yard. It gives a pleasant welcome to any guest or the owner while entering the house.

Sustainable landscaping is growing which saves water by creating a self sustaining ecosystem inside the yard. While others have a specific design in mind which might be modern or tropical. The urge of spending time with friends and family has created the urge of building a kitchen along with a pool and fire pit inside the yard.

 

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Interior Landscaping

The use of plants, shrubs and other forms of greenery inside closed environments like offices, malls or houses is called Interior Landscaping. Landscape Architecture inside closed environments are pretty common nowadays with it becoming a regular occurrence in hotels, airports and restaurants.

Interior Landscaping is not only possible in big buildings but is also possible in homes. Plants are available that fit into a small house perfectly. The 3-D nature of a small tree inside a room can be welcoming and natural. The colour is one of the most important features of Landscape Design which can knit together all the independent parts of the puzzle to create one complete picture.

Being around nature reduces stress and increases the productivity of employees. This is because plants make you feel calmer and more comfortable. Employees who work in a natural environment have a reduced rate of being absent, reduced discomfort from minor ailments, and recover quicker from illnesses.

 

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Advantages of Landscaping

The advantages of landscaping are mentioned below:

• The trees and bushes provide shade and cool temperatures around the house. The doors and windows are away from the direct sunlight which allows less heat to enter the room. The trees also release water vapour which acts as a natural air coolant.
• The presence of a swimming pool or a small pond decreases the overall temperature of the surrounding place.
• Landscaping through xeriscaping methods can help to use less water in the lawn. This will prove to be crucial during dry seasons and help to save water.
• Grass, bush and other leafy vegetation help to capture dust particles keeping the air and surrounding fresh and clean.
• Wood, leaves, flora and fauna minimise noise. According to study a small tract of vegetation can reduce noise pollution by upto 20-25%.
• Looking at greenery helps to reduce blood pressure in humans. Having a green lawn keeps the mind cool and heart happy.

 

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Different Types of Landscaping

Landscaping in the yard is a very interesting feature to add to a house. There are many ways one can landscape like Front Yard Landscaping, Landscape Architecture Xeriscaping etc. Some of the landscaping types that might interest you are:

 

• Turf Installation: Nothing is more refreshing than to walk on fresh grass. The sheer joy of jumping, playing, running and even falling on soft grass is out of this world. It is a great place for children as well.

• Water Features: The sound of running water breaks away the static nature of the front yard. It also provides a cool spot to enjoy the time with family and friends.

• Rock Features: Rocks are beautiful when you have the eye for it. It has great colour, texture and size to be able to add to your front yard. It can be used as a garden boundary, or a boundary of the pond you have or even have a sculpture made of rocks as a central focus of your yard.

• Plant Features: They are the most important part of a Front Yard Landscape or Backyard Landscape which has the most use. Plants can be used in various ways to allow the cooling nature of vegetation protect the house from the summer heat.

 

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What is the difference between Landscaping and Gardening?

 

Although the works of landscaping and gardening both involve plants, both have considerable differences between them. The differences are mentioned in the table below:

Landscaping vs Gardening

 

Parameters	Landscaping	Gardening
Overview	Landscaping incorporates  botanical features such as trees, lawns and shrubbery  along with hardscapes, such as pathways, furnitures, fountains, water bodies and other elements.	Gardening is an ongoing process of dealing with plants and other types of vegetation only. It is a continuous process of looking after plants and growing, pruning and caring for them with the objective of creating a beautiful garden.
Cost	INR 25,000-1,00,000	INR 5,000 – 40,000
Practised By	Practised mostly by professionals and landscape architects.	Can be done by anyone who has keen knowledge and interest with plants.
Purpose	Designed to achieve a desired aesthetic purpose.	Hobby, Interest.

 

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What is the Difference Between Landscaping and Horticulture?

The difference between Landscaping and Horticulture are mentioned in the table below along various parameters:

 

Landscaping vs Horticulture

Parameters	Landscaping	Horticulture
Overview	Landscaping incorporates  botanical features such as trees, lawns and shrubbery  along with hardscapes, such as pathways, furnitures, fountains, water bodies and other elements.	Horticulture can be defined as the science of production, processing and merchandising of fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices and aromatic crops while looking after the soil health and its capability of food production.
Purpose	Designed to achieve a desired aesthetic purpose.	The objective is to sell good quality agricultural produce through sustainable farming
Practised By	Practised mostly by professionals and landscape architects.	Practised by professionals who have knowledge about farming, plants, soil and merchandising.
Future Prospect	This has a bright future with more people wanting to remodel their open space by their house.	The returns are good with good quality product fetching high prices in the market

 

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