The Art Of Landscape Architecture
If you’ve ever spent time wandering through a carefully cultivated arboretum or public garden, letting yourself get lost in the myriad shapes and textures there, then you’ve experienced firsthand the art of landscape architecture. More than simply moving earth and plants from one place to another, landscape architecture is the juxtaposition of color and light, harmony and discord in a natural setting. Landscape architecture seeks to idealize the existing natural world, and harmonize it with the man-made world by providing a natural backdrop for construction projects, whether they be residential home construction, a business park or any of a number of projects.
Whether intricate or simplistic, landscape architecture spans a wide range of different aesthetics. The goal is not just to make your home’s landscape attractive. It may help reduce water usage, provide privacy in tightly spaced backyards, or incorporate a neighborhood park into your community. Originally called “landscape gardening” in Europe, landscape architecture was predominantly found in the cultured gardens of titled landowners. That was not the first instance of planned landscaping, however. During the Shang dynasty, as early as 1600 B.C.E in China, landscaped gardens were used to cultivate valuable medicinal plants for the common people, and expansive decorative gardens were kept for the pleasure of the emperor.
Today, landscape architecture isn’t just for Emperors. On the contrary, a well-planned landscape is an addition to any home that can significantly increase not just the value of the property, but also the desirability of that property. Consider for a moment your own opinions. What would you rather see when you begin searching for a new home? Would you prefer a flat expanse of grass, unbroken to the foundation of your neighbor’s house, or the visual interest provided by a few well-planned flower beds, a tree or two, or perhaps even an arbor, draped with flowering vines?
Landscape architecture incorporates two different elements into designs. One is “hard,” and the other “soft.” Hard elements are structures, such as buildings, patios or walls. Soft elements are plants such as trees, flowers and turf. Ideally, landscape architecture seeks to combine these two elements into a flowing, organic landscape that is at once inviting and useful. A popular current trend is the incorporation of outdoor living spaces into resident’s backyards. These use different elements to separate the landscape into different flowing “rooms” that effectively increase the overall living space of a home without actually increasing the home’s footprint.
Landscaping your home beyond what you might find with the basic landscape architecture commonly found in new home construction, you’ll not only begin to enjoy and appreciate your home more, but you’ll significantly increase the value of the home should you decide to sell it.
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