Ornamental Horticulture

Harmony

Harmony is the pleasing effect obtained due to appropriate arrangement and collation of the various garden features. It is the overall effect of various features styles, colours and structures in the total landscape. Every part of the landscape should synchronize into the other and all the components into the whole. No individual component should project itself beyond its expected limit.

The beauty of the landscape depends upon the degree of harmony of various elements. It is the evident relationship of all parts of a thing observed visually, audibly and psychically. When the components of landscape architecture posses harmony, the picturesque effect is produced and can aesthetically please the visitor. Further the garden should harmonize with the building and both should harmonize with the natural landscape beyond the boundaries of landscape area.

The synchronization of one within the other is the key factor to achieve harmony.