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Posted: Feb 08, 2016
Landscape designing is a raging trend & being pursued by wide ranging applications as per requirements. Spaces like residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use etc. can all be implicated to accommodate stunning landscapes that serves both functional as well as aesthetical purposes. Landscaping is an art and science of creating and development of outdoor spaces. These spaces can be designed in multiple ways inculcating guidelines and features of green architecture, urban development and renewal, space rejuvenation and other architectural fields involving the scope.
Unity, geometry, balance, colours, simplicity, variety, conservation and expansion are few key factors that are involved in the process. A balance of these factors when used to produce a desirable design, a space is created that is green, enhance the environment both functionally and aesthetically and provides a meaning to that space.
Landscaping and its design can vary as per wide-ranging factors like spatial area and orientation, climate, soil type, client’s requirements, budget, architect/designer’s personal style of designing and other contributing project technicalities. Usually, the process of landscaping to create appealing landscapes with smart element choices listed as follows:
Define the space that is to be utilized for the landscape design. Make sure the enclosed area is legal and provides a view from maximum possible angles. The area to be developed is analysed in terms of area and shape. This defines the layout and design of the patch.
Then the soil type is researched for the type of flora that is suitable to the respective type. The flora not going along with the soil type will not flourish and would be a waste of time and resources. The best flora is the low maintenance and easy growing in nature. This doesn’t imply that one has to compromise with personal choice or aesthetic value.
There are wide varieties of plants that are easy growing, good looking and flourishing in nature. Therefore, flora selection is crucial and must be handled with care with expert suggestions. Conservation of many breeds can be promoted and urban rejuvenation can be done. For optimal outcomes, use natural products to treat and grow your patch.
The planning and layout is then designed in addition to other additive features of landscaping like seating [which comes in variety of natural and/or polymer based products], fountains, birdbaths, stone fencing, pathways, boundary fences etc. which completes the picture. The choice of material must go with the texture and colour of the flora. Natural products like jute, wood, stone or bamboo furniture creates a natural environment in the premises.
The selected variety must be in sync with the respective climatic conditions and the colours of the elements must be in serene combinations. The furniture must be low maintenance as it is exposed in the outdoors. These design elements help increasing the user involvement and promote eco-friendly ethics.
Create a focal point for your landscape. This can be a fountain, sit out, puddle pond, statue, bird bath, aisle or any exotic species of trees or plants. This would define the concept of your design and also give a theme to it. Future additions will be easier as the context is already present for your landscape.
Kitchen gardens are wonderful designs that provide endless benefits. Along with chemical free organic groceries and fruits, one has access to extensive knowledge about variety of flora. They experience the joy of fresh and organic products daily, maintaining their gardens as well as their health.
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The writer is an expert in the field of Landscaping with focus on Generator Earthing and Carpenter In Gurgaon.
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Landscape designing is a raging trend & being pursued by wide ranging applications as per requirements. Spaces like residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use etc. can all be implicated to accommodate stunning landscapes that serve
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