| Landscaping is an art, a profession, a practice, and | | | | beautify the gardens. Some people practice |
| for some, simply a hobby. In definite terms, it is a | | | | landscaping because of special concerns connected |
| piece of art, which involves everything right from | | | | with water conservation. Landscape designs can |
| the designing to the installation, and the | | | | have water as a feature of the ongoing |
| maintenance of the outdoor living environment. | | | | preservation plan for the garden. The right |
| Its popularity is due to the fact that it results in | | | | landscaping design can maximize naturally |
| improving the natural beauty of an area of land | | | | occurring elements that will do away with pests |
| with the help of basic methods like planting or | | | | and also rejuvenate plants and trees. Landscaping |
| changing the contours of the ground. | | | | is helpful in lowering the temperature in summer |
| Landscaping as a profession dates back to the | | | | and reducing noise levels. According to a recent |
| mid-1800s. But it has been practiced for | | | | study, it has been shown that correct landscaping |
| thousands of years in the form of an art. For | | | | can lead to an increase in the value of a house by |
| example, many Roman homes built between 400 | | | | as much as 10 percent. |
| B.C. and 400 A.D. had elaborate courtyards. | | | | Compared to the brighter side, the inconvenience |
| France in the 1600s and 1700s was known for its | | | | caused by landscaping is minimal. At times |
| magnificent city gardens. Frederick Law Olmstead, | | | | landscaping can be very dirty and heavy work |
| an American, was the first person to call himself a | | | | even for the landscape professionals. Also, it can |
| 'landscape architect'. | | | | be a physically challenging job. |
| The sole purpose of landscaping is not only to | | | | |