Ornamental Horticulture

Bus terminals and airports

The bus terminals should be beautified on the lines of railway stations. Airports should also be beautified by planting ornamental trees, lawns, flower beds and displaying plants in tubs and troughs.

Landscaping highways
The landscaping of the national and state highways with trees is an important aspect of beautifying our countryside. Landscaping of highways does not mean only planting of trees; it is only one part of it. Landscaping of a highway also includes all other measures which help enhance the beauty and fits it into the natural landscape of the area. Besides its engineering perfection, a highway must look aesthetic, and should not disturb the ecological aspect of the area too much. Planting of trees on highways is necessary not only for the purpose of beautification but also for utility and necessity. The main purpose of roadside trees is to provide shade during the summer. For this purpose, evergreen trees with spreading crowns should be selected. For wider roads, double rows can be planted, with the outer rows having shade trees and the inner rows with flowering trees.
The planting of roadside trees started during the time of Emperor Asoka (268-231 B.C.). The Mughals also planted roadside trees.