| Topic 1 |
 Introduction |
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Meaning |
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Definition |
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Importance Of Landscape Gardening |
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Landscape Architecture As A Profession |
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References |
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| Topic 2 |
Introduction |
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The Salient Features Of Gardening In India |
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Aryan’s Period |
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Buddhist Period |
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Kanishka And Gupta Period |
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Mughal Period |
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Rajput King Period |
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Britishers Period |
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Post Independence Period |
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References |
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| Topic 3 |
Introduction |
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Features Of Famous Botanical And Pleasure Gardens Of India |
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Lalbagh, Bangalore (Karnataka) |
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Brindavan Gardens, Mysore |
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Government Botanical Gardens, Ootacamund |
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Sim’s Park, Connor, Tamil Nadu |
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Botanical Garden, Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu |
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The Byrant Park, Kodikanal, Tamil Nadu |
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The Indian Botanical Garden, Sibur, Calcutta (West Bengal) |
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The Agri-Horticultural Society Gardens, Calcutta (West Bengal) |
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Lloyd Botanical Garden, Dargeeling (West Bengal) |
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National Botanical research Institute , Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) |
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Horticultural Research Institutes, Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) |
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Rashtrapati Bhavan Garden, New Delhi |
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Buddha Jayanti Park, New Delhi |
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Japenese Style Gardens, New Delhi |
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The Mughal Gardens Of Kashmir |
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Shalimar Garden |
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Nishat Bagh |
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The Mughal Garden, Pinjore (Harayana) |
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Chandigarh Rose Garden, Chandigarh |
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Mandor Garden, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) |
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Sayaji Park, Baroda (Gujarat) |
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References |
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| Topic 4 |
Introduction |
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Trees |
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Palms |
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Cycaslinn |
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Bamboo |
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Conifers |
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Shrubs |
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Climbers |
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Lawn |
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Ground covers |
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Ferns |
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Herbaceous perennials |
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Bulbous plants |
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Cacti |
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Succulents |
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Annuals |
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Biennials |
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Orchids |
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Aquatic plants |
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References |
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| Topic 5 |
Introduction |
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Art elements |
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Line |
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Colour |
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Form |
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Texture |
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Space |
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Light and shade |
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Plant material as design elements |
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Colour |
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Texture |
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Form |
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Line |
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Principles of Design |
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Scale and Proportion |
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Unity or Harmony |
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Balance |
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Rhythm |
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Repetition of shapes |
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Progression of sizes |
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Continuous line movement |
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Emphasis |
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Characteristics of an ideal landscape composition |
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References |
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| Topic 6 |
Introduction |
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Formal garden style |
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Informal garden style |
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Landscape Garden Style |
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Free Style Garden Design |
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Wild Style Garden Design |
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References |
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| Topic 7 |
Introduction |
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Persian gardens |
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Italian gardens |
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Roman gardens |
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French gardens |
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Egyptian gardens |
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Chinese gardens |
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Hindu-Buddhist gardens |
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Spanish gardens |
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English gardens |
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Dutch gardens |
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Mughal gardens |
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Japanese gardens |
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Babylonian gardens |
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References |
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| Topic 8 |
Introduction |
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Residential garden |
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Different Areas of Residential Garden |
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Principles of Residential Garden Design |
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Institutional garden |
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Landscape for educational institutions |
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Landscaping in public transport places |
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Parks |
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Children garden |
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Industrial garden |
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Landscape in the place of worship |
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Colonies for residential purpose |
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Avenue landscaping |
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References |
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| Topic 9 |
Introduction |
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Importance of indoor gardening |
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Selection of house plant |
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Principles of placing house plants |
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Environment for house plants |
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Light |
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Temperature |
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Humidity |
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Pots, containers and potting media |
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Potting Media |
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Modes of indoor gardening |
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Window Boxes |
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Planters for indoor plants |
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Trough Gardening |
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Bowls and dishes |
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Tray garden |
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Jar garden |
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Bottle garden |
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Terrarium |
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Care and maintenance of indoor plants |
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Bonsai |
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The basic principles in bonsai culture |
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Characteristics of an ideal bonsai plant |
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Styles of Bonsai |
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Developing Bonsai |
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Containers for Bonsai |
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Care and maintenance |
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References |
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| Topic 10 |
Introduction |
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Garden enclosures |
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Garden Walls |
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Fencing |
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Hedges |
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Garden steps, walks, patio paving, drives, and paths |
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Garden Steps |
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Walks |
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Patio paving |
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Garden drives and paths |
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Edges |
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Arches |
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Pergolas |
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Screens |
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Bridges |
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Lawn |
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Carpet bedding |
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Flower beds |
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Shrubbery |
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Herbaceous border |
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Frontage |
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Ground covers |
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Topiary |
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References |
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| Topic 11 |
Introduction |
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Stone Lantern |
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Stone Basin |
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Statues |
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Wells |
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Outdoor garden rooms |
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Garden furniture |
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Ornamental Tubs, Urn and Vases |
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Bird baths |
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Sundials |
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Floral clocks |
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Plant stands |
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Light and sound effects |
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Garden structures |
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Conservatory |
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References |
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| Topic 12 |
Introduction |
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Water |
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Garden Pool |
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Swimming Pool |
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Stream |
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Waterfall |
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Island |
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Fountain |
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Rocks |
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References |
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| Topic 13 |
Introduction |
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Depth of the soil |
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Soil texture |
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Clay soil |
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Sand soil |
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Loam soi |
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Soil amendments |
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Soil drainage |
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Soil air and Soil Temperature |
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Chemical composition |
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Soil pH |
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Soil water |
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Soil nutrients |
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Soil management and conservation practices |
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Soil conservation techniques |
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Manure, compost and fertilizers |
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References |
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| Topic 14 |
Water |
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Water supply |
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Water requirement of plants |
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Mulching |
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Irrigation systems |
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Water drainage |
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Drainage methods |
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Climate |
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Temperature |
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Light |
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References |
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| Topic 15 |
Introduction |
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Water Garden |
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Construction of Water Garden |
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Testing |
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Planting |
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Care of the Pool |
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Important Aquatic Plants |
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Rock Garden |
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Selection of Site |
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Care and Maintenance |
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Plants for Rock Garden |
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Roof Garden |
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Advantages |
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Disadvantages |
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Types |
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Suitability of the roof |
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Drainage and Waterproofing |
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Choosing the stretch of the roof |
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Planning the garden |
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Gardening |
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Selection of planting material |
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Terrace Garden |
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Paved Garden |
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Dry wall Garden |
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Marsh or Bog garden |
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Sunken Garden |
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Gardening in the Shade |
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Rose Garden |
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Kitchen Garden |
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Moon Garden |
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Table Garden |
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Dish Garden |
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Terrarium Garden |
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Bottle Garden |
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Vertical Garden |
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References |
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| Topic 16 |
Introduction |
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Digging tools |
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Spade |
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Spading Shovel |
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Forks |
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Tools for intercultural operations |
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Pruning tools |
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Secateur |
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Tree pruner |
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Garden knives |
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Bill hook |
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Pruning saws |
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Garden shears |
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Lawn mower |
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Grass shears |
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Rakes |
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Sowing and planting tools |
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Appliances for watering |
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General garden equipment |
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Sprayers and dusters |
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References |
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