| the art or trade of designing or rearranging large gardens, estates, etc. |
| landscape gardener n. One whose occupation is the decoration of land by planting trees and shrubs and designing gardens. landscape gardening n. |
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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