A beautiful landscape is not an accident.
Landscaping has been described as both a science and an art.
It is the art and science of arranging the landscape elements or outdoor spaces (trees, shrubs, flowers, decks, paths etc) for human satisfaction and enjoyment.
Landscaping extends the indoor living spaces to the outdoor spaces. For example, with landscaping it is possible to create areas in the outside garden that are the same or similar to rooms inside the house such as the kitchen, the sitting room or living room. A barbeque area outside is the same as a kitchen area. A quiet sitting area in the garden is the same as a sitting room or living room inside the house. Landscaping a property helps to create a relationship or link between the building or house to the surrounding natural environment.
Good landscaping is the result of a well thought out plan that applies the principles of design to develop an aesthetically pleasing landscape. These principles include:
Unity, balance, simplicity, focalization, proportion, rhythm and repetition etc.
Elements of design: color, size, texture, shape, form.
Knowing the plants structure, growth habits and cultural requirements is important in order to place plants that work well together, providing colors and texture schemes that enhances the landscape.
