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A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of Plants and other forms of Nature . The garden can incorporate both natural and man-made materials. The most common form is known as a Residential Garden . Western gardens are almost universally based around plants. ''Zoos'', which display wild animals in simulated natural habitats, were formerly called ''zoological gardens''. Some traditional types of eastern gardens, such as Zen gardens, use plants sparsely or not at all. Food-producing gardens are distinguished from Farm s by their smaller scale, more labor-intensive methods, and their purpose (enjoyment of a hobby rather than produce for sale). The Gardening article discusses the differences and similarities between gardens and farms in greater detail. Gardening is the activity of growing and maintaining the garden. This work is done by an amateur or professional Gardener . A ''gardener'' might also work in a non-garden setting, such as a park, a roadside embankment, or other Public Space . Landscape Architecture is a related professional activity with landscape architects tending to specialise in design for public and corporate clients. , Netherlands ]] ]] ese Buddhist temple]] ]] GARDEN PLANNING AND DESIGN Garden planning and ''' Garden Design ''' may be undertaken by a professional. A Landscape Architect is a professional who can plan and realise outdoor spaces. A Garden Designer is usually trained to plan and realise residential gardens. The planner must give consideration to many factors:
ELEMENTS OF A GARDEN The elements of a garden consist of natural conditions and materials, as well as man-made elements: Natural conditions and materials:
Man-made elements:
USES FOR THE GARDEN SPACE A garden can have many purposes— aesthetic, functional, and recreational. Uses for the garden space are:
TYPES OF GARDENS Gardens may feature a particular plant or plant type: Gardens may feature a particular style or aesthetic:
Gardens may function in a particular manner:
HISTORY OF GARDENS See History Of Gardens page. GARDENS IN LITERATURE
OTHER SIMILAR SPACES Other outdoor spaces that are similar to gardens include:
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