landscape design
/ˈlændskeɪp dɪˈzaɪn/ · land·scape de·sign
noun
- The art and practice of arranging or modifying the physical features of an outdoor area—such as a garden, yard, or public park—to achieve aesthetic, functional, and ecological goals. The homeowner hired a landscape designer to create a sustainable landscape design that blended native plants with modern pathways.
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Did you know? The first formal course in landscape design was offered at the University of Illinois in 1905, marking the shift from informal gardening to a recognized design discipline.