Ornamental Horticulture

General features of Mughal gardens

• Gardens are formal in style; symmetrically designed in rectangular or square plots.


• The garden area is divided into four plots by water channels. These four channels represent four rivers of life. The running water provides coolness and freshness to the garden. Reflection of sky and trees provide unique beauty to the eye.


• The four plots are planted with trees, shrubs, etc.,


• The axis is straight and central and sometimes represented by trees line.


• The water pool created in the centre with over flowing water serves as central specimen.


• Fountains, cascades are linked to central pool to create scenic beauty.
Taj garden




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