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Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including the following:

Living elements, such as flora or fauna; or what is commonly called gardening, the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of creating a beauty within the landscape.
Natural abiotic elements, such as landforms, terrain shape and elevation, or bodies of water.
Abstract elements, such as the weather and lighting conditions.

Landscaping requires a certain understanding of horticulture and artistic design, but is not limited to plants and horticulture. Sculpting land to enhance usability (patio, walkways, ponds, water features) are also examples of landscaping being used. When intended as purely an aesthetic change, the term Ornamental Landscaping is used.^[1]

Often, designers refer to landscaping as an extension of rooms in your house (each one has a function). Outdoor spaces have a vast amount of flexibility as far as materials and function. It is often said the only limitation to outdoor space is one's imagination.

Industry Overivew

Landscaping is not only a design practice but also a multi-billion dollar industry that supports hundreds of thousands of small businesses and contractors in the United States. In 2023 alone, the landscaping services industry generated over $129 billion in revenue, with more than 600,000 businesses operating nationwide. ^[2] The industry spans residential lawn care, hardscaping, tree services, and landscape architecture. Many landscaping companies also offer snow removal, irrigation, pest control, and seasonal planting to diversify revenue streams. ^[3] With low barriers to entry, landscaping remains one of the most popular service-based businesses for new entrepreneurs, especially in suburban and rural markets. ^[4]

Understanding the land

Construction requires both study and observation, and the process varies in different parts of the world. Landscaping varies according to different regions.^[5] Therefore, normally local natural experts are recommended if it is done for the first time. Understanding of the site is one of the chief essentials for successful landscaping.^[6] Different natural features and phenomena, like the position of the sun, terrain, topography, soil qualities, prevailing winds, depth of the frost line, and the system of native flora and fauna must be taken into account.^[7] Sometimes the land is not fit for landscaping. In order to landscape it, the land must be reshaped to direct water for appropriate drainage. This reshaping of land is called grading.^[7] Sometimes in large landscaping projects like, parks, sports fields and reserves soil may need to be improved by adding nutrients for growth of plants or turf, this process is called soil amelioration.^[8]

Removal of earth from the land is called cutting while when earth is added to the slope, it is called filling. Sometimes the grading process may involve removal of excessive waste (landfills), soil and rocks, so designers should take into account while in the planning stage.^[9]^[10]

Additional information

At the start, the landscaping contractor issues a statement which is a rough design and layout of what could be done with the land in order to achieve the desired outcome.^[7] Different pencils are required to make graphics of the picture. Landscaping has become more technological than natural, as few projects begin without bulldozers, lawnmowers, or chainsaws.^[5] Different areas have different qualities of plants. When growing new grass, it should ideally be done in the spring and the fall seasons to maximize growth and to minimize the spread of weeds. It is generally agreed that organic or chemical fertilizers are required for good plant growth. Some landscapers prefer to use mix gravel with rocks of varying sizes to add interest in large areas.^[11]

References

^ "What is ornamental landscaping?". NatraTex. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
^ https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/landscaping-services-industry/
^ https://www.statista.com/statistics/1090540/us-landscaping-industry-market-size/
^ https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/studies/lawn-care-industry-statistics/
^ ^a ^b Diekelmann, John; Schuster, Robert M. (2002). Natural Landscaping: Designing with Native Plant Communities. University of Wisconsin Press. ISBN 978-0-299-17324-1.
^ James, Ð¡arolyn (July 14, 2020). "Landscaping Challenges". Archived from the original on 2021-05-13.
^ ^a ^b ^c Ingels, Jack (2009). Landscaping Principles and Practices. Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-1-4283-7641-0.
^ "Soil Preparation Steps For Successful Landscape Projects". chandlerlandscapeing.com. 2024-12-22. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
^ Slack, William (1998). Landscaping. Oxmoor House. ISBN 978-0-8487-2251-7.
^ Buchanan, Rita (2000). Taylor's Master Guide to Landscaping. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 0-618-05590-8.
^ Sharon Cohoon and Jim McCausland. "How to Landscape Gravel". Sunset.com. Archived from the original on 2020-01-31. Retrieved 2013-04-10.

External links

Media related to Landscaping at Wikimedia Commons

[1] "What is ornamental landscaping?". NatraTex. Retrieved 2022-03-30.

[2] ttps://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/landscaping-services-industry/

[3] ttps://www.statista.com/statistics/1090540/us-landscaping-industry-market-size/

[4] ttps://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/studies/lawn-care-industry-statistics/

[google1-5] Diekelmann, John; Schuster, Robert M. (2002). Natural Landscaping: Designing with Native Plant Communities. University of Wisconsin Press. ISBN 978-0-299-17324-1.

[6] James, Ð¡arolyn (July 14, 2020). "Landscaping Challenges". Archived from the original on 2021-05-13.

[google2-7] Ingels, Jack (2009). Landscaping Principles and Practices. Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-1-4283-7641-0.

[8] "Soil Preparation Steps For Successful Landscape Projects". chandlerlandscapeing.com. 2024-12-22. Retrieved 2024-12-22.

[9] Slack, William (1998). Landscaping. Oxmoor House. ISBN 978-0-8487-2251-7.

[10] Buchanan, Rita (2000). Taylor's Master Guide to Landscaping. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 0-618-05590-8.

[11] Sharon Cohoon and Jim McCausland. "How to Landscape Gravel". Sunset.com. Archived from the original on 2020-01-31. Retrieved 2013-04-10.

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