Landscape Designing

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  FRMT 325
  LANDSCAPE DESIGNING 3(1+2)

  T. Neeraja, C.H.Sc,
  ANGRAU, Hyderabad

  Rachana Krupaker,SRF, C.H.Sc.,
  ANGRAU, Hyderabad

  
  By the end of the course the student will gain knowledge on
  
  

  • Salient features of gardens during various periods and famous gardens of India.
    
  • Characteristics of plant material, their use, care and maintenance.
    
  • Features of different styles and types of gardens.
    
  • Landscape resources, their use, care and maintenance.
    
  • Appropriate use of garden features and principles of garden design.
    
  • Developing landscape layout plans for residential and commercial outdoors and indoors.
    

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  Topic 1

  Introduction To Landscape Designing

  • Introduction Page
  • Meaning Page
  • Definition Page
  • Importance Of Landscape Gardening Page
  • Landscape Architecture As A Profession Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 2

  History Of Landscape Gardening In India

  • Introduction Page
  • The Salient Features Of Gardening In India Page
  • Aryan’s Period Page
  • Buddhist Period Page
  • Kanishka And Gupta Period Page
  • Mughal Period Page
  • Rajput King Period Page
  • Britishers Period Page
  • Post Independence Period Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 3

  Landscape Gardens In India

  • Introduction Page
  • Features Of Famous Botanical And Pleasure Gardens Of India Page
  • Lalbagh, Bangalore (Karnataka) Page
  • Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Page
  • Government Botanical Gardens, Ootacamund Page
  • Sim’s Park, Connor, Tamil Nadu Page
  • Botanical Garden, Coimbatore , Tamil Nadu Page
  • The Byrant Park, Kodikanal, Tamil Nadu Page
  • The Indian Botanical Garden, Sibur, Calcutta (West Bengal) Page
  • The Agri-Horticultural Society Gardens, Calcutta (West Bengal) Page
  • Lloyd Botanical Garden, Dargeeling (West Bengal) Page
  • National Botanical research Institute , Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) Page
  • Horticultural Research Institutes, Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) Page
  • Rashtrapati Bhavan Garden, New Delhi Page
  • Buddha Jayanti Park, New Delhi Page
  • Japenese Style Gardens, New Delhi Page
  • The Mughal Gardens Of Kashmir Page
  • Shalimar Garden Page
  • Nishat Bagh Page
  • The Mughal Garden, Pinjore (Harayana) Page
  • Chandigarh Rose Garden, Chandigarh Page
  • Mandor Garden, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) Page
  • Sayaji Park, Baroda (Gujarat) Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 4

  Landscape Plants

  • Introduction Page
  • Trees Page
  • Palms Page
  • Cycaslinn Page
  • Bamboo Page
  • Conifers Page
  • Shrubs Page
  • Climbers Page
  • Lawn Page
  • Ground covers Page
  • Ferns Page
  • Herbaceous perennials Page
  • Bulbous plants Page
  • Cacti Page
  • Succulents Page
  • Annuals Page
  • Biennials Page
  • Orchids Page
  • Aquatic plants Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 5

  Art Elements And Principles Of landscape Design

  • Introduction Page
  • Art elements Page
  • Line Page
  • Colour Page
  • Form Page
  • Texture Page
  • Space Page
  • Light and shade Page
  • Plant material as design elements Page
  • Colour Page
  • Texture Page
  • Form Page
  • Line Page
  • Principles of Design Page
  • Scale and Proportion Page
  • Unity or Harmony Page
  • Balance Page
  • Rhythm Page
  • Repetition of shapes Page
  • Progression of sizes Page
  • Continuous line movement Page
  • Emphasis Page
  • Characteristics of an ideal landscape composition Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 6

  Landscape Styles

  • Introduction Page
  • Formal garden style Page
  • Informal garden style Page
  • Landscape Garden Style Page
  • Free Style Garden Design Page
  • Wild Style Garden Design Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 7

  Types Of Gardens

  • Introduction Page
  • Persian gardens Page
  • Italian gardens Page
  • Roman gardens Page
  • French gardens Page
  • Egyptian gardens Page
  • Chinese gardens Page
  • Hindu-Buddhist gardens Page
  • Spanish gardens Page
  • English gardens Page
  • Dutch gardens Page
  • Mughal gardens Page
  • Japanese gardens Page
  • Babylonian gardens Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 8

  Outdoor Landscaping

  • Introduction Page
  • Residential garden Page
  • Different Areas of Residential Garden Page
  • Principles of Residential Garden Design Page
  • Institutional garden Page
  • Landscape for educational institutions Page
  • Landscaping in public transport places Page
  • Parks Page
  • Children garden Page
  • Industrial garden Page
  • Landscape in the place of worship Page
  • Colonies for residential purpose Page
  • Avenue landscaping Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 9

  Indoor Scaping

  • Introduction Page
  • Importance of indoor gardening Page
  • Selection of house plant Page
  • Principles of placing house plants Page
  • Environment for house plants Page
  • Light Page
  • Temperature Page
  • Humidity Page
  • Pots, containers and potting media Page
  • Potting Media Page
  • Modes of indoor gardening Page
  • Window Boxes Page
  • Planters for indoor plants Page
  • Trough Gardening Page
  • Bowls and dishes Page
  • Tray garden Page
  • Jar garden Page
  • Bottle garden Page
  • Terrarium Page
  • Care and maintenance of indoor plants Page
  • Bonsai Page
  • The basic principles in bonsai culture Page
  • Characteristics of an ideal bonsai plant Page
  • Styles of Bonsai Page
  • Developing Bonsai Page
  • Containers for Bonsai Page
  • Care and maintenance Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 10

  Garden Features

  • Introduction Page
  • Garden enclosures Page
  • Garden Walls Page
  • Fencing Page
  • Hedges Page
  • Garden steps, walks, patio paving, drives, and paths Page
  • Garden Steps Page
  • Walks Page
  • Patio paving Page
  • Garden drives and paths Page
  • Edges Page
  • Arches Page
  • Pergolas Page
  • Screens Page
  • Bridges Page
  • Lawn Page
  • Carpet bedding Page
  • Flower beds Page
  • Shrubbery Page
  • Herbaceous border Page
  • Frontage Page
  • Ground covers Page
  • Topiary Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 11

  Garden Adornments And Structures

  • Introduction Page
  • Stone Lantern Page
  • Stone Basin Page
  • Statues Page
  • Wells Page
  • Outdoor garden rooms Page
  • Garden furniture Page
  • Ornamental Tubs, Urn and Vases Page
  • Bird baths Page
  • Sundials Page
  • Floral clocks Page
  • Plant stands Page
  • Light and sound effects Page
  • Garden structures Page
  • Conservatory Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 12

  Elements Of Water And Rock

  • Introduction Page
  • Water Page
  • Garden Pool Page
  • Swimming Pool Page
  • Stream Page
  • Waterfall Page
  • Island Page
  • Fountain Page
  • Rocks Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 13

  Landscape Resources: Soil

  • Introduction Page
  • Depth of the soil Page
  • Soil texture Page
  • Clay soil Page
  • Sand soil Page
  • Loam soi Page
  • Soil amendments Page
  • Soil drainage Page
  • Soil air and Soil Temperature Page
  • Chemical composition Page
  • Soil pH Page
  • Soil water Page
  • Soil nutrients Page
  • Soil management and conservation practices Page
  • Soil conservation techniques Page
  • Manure, compost and fertilizers Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 14

  Landscape Resources: Water And Climate

  • Water Page
  • Water supply Page
  • Water requirement of plants Page
  • Mulching Page
  • Irrigation systems Page
  • Water drainage Page
  • Drainage methods Page
  • Climate Page
  • Temperature Page
  • Light Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 15

  Specialised Gardens

  • Introduction Page
  • Water Garden Page
  • Construction of Water Garden Page
  • Testing Page
  • Planting Page
  • Care of the Pool Page
  • Important Aquatic Plants Page
  • Rock Garden Page
  • Selection of Site Page
  • Care and Maintenance Page
  • Plants for Rock Garden Page
  • Roof Garden Page
  • Advantages Page
  • Disadvantages Page
  • Types Page
  • Suitability of the roof Page
  • Drainage and Waterproofing Page
  • Choosing the stretch of the roof Page
  • Planning the garden Page
  • Gardening Page
  • Selection of planting material Page
  • Terrace Garden Page
  • Paved Garden Page
  • Dry wall Garden Page
  • Marsh or Bog garden Page
  • Sunken Garden Page
  • Gardening in the Shade Page
  • Rose Garden Page
  • Kitchen Garden Page
  • Moon Garden Page
  • Table Garden Page
  • Dish Garden Page
  • Terrarium Garden Page
  • Bottle Garden Page
  • Vertical Garden Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 16

  Garden Tools And Implements

  • Introduction Page
  • Digging tools Page
  • Spade Page
  • Spading Shovel Page
  • Forks Page
  • Tools for intercultural operations Page
  • Pruning tools Page
  • Secateur Page
  • Tree pruner Page
  • Garden knives Page
  • Bill hook Page
  • Pruning saws Page
  • Garden shears Page
  • Lawn mower Page
  • Grass shears Page
  • Rakes Page
  • Sowing and planting tools Page
  • Appliances for watering Page
  • General garden equipment Page
  • Sprayers and dusters Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz