landscaping
Shaping outdoor spaces
Landscaping is the work of modifying outdoor areas—planting, grading, building paths or walls—to make them more attractive or functional.
As a mass noun, it refers to the features themselves: The new landscaping really improved the property's curb appeal.
Professional landscaping ranges from basic lawn care to elaborate garden design.
Ground matter for planting
- mulchProtective plant bedding
- shrubsLow woody plants
- perennialsFlora regrowing annually
- annualsSingle-season plants
beds · seedlings · transplanting · groundcover · hedges · flowerbeds · bulbs · ornamental grasses
Paved outdoor living space
- walkwayPath for foot traffic
- pathwayDesignated route for travel
- deckShip's flat surface
- pergolaLatticework frame for climbers
fence · retaining wall · pavers · flagstone · gravel · stepping stones · fire pit · water feature
Trimming grass short
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
- trimmingCutting away excess
- edgingDecorative border material
- weedingExtracting undesired vegetation
mulching · fertilizing · irrigation · watering · sprinkler · aerating · dethatching · raking
Invariance under transformation
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- artistryExceptional creative skill
composition · curb appeal · focal point · texture · contrast · proportion · scale · unity
Assigning marks to work
- drainageLiquid removal system
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
- contourBounding line of shape
- elevationHeight above reference point
retaining wall · terracing · erosion control · earthwork · topography · leveling · berm · swale
soil
Ground matter for planting
- mulchProtective plant bedding
- shrubsLow woody plants
- perennialsFlora regrowing annually
annuals · beds · seedlings · transplanting · groundcover · hedges · flowerbeds · bulbs · ornamental grasses · trees
patio
Paved outdoor living space
pergola · fence · retaining wall · pavers · flagstone · gravel · stepping stones · fire pit · water feature · pond
mowing
Trimming grass short
weeding · mulching · fertilizing · irrigation · watering · sprinkler · aerating · dethatching · raking · leaf blowing
symmetry
Invariance under transformation
artistry · composition · curb appeal · focal point · texture · contrast · proportion · scale · unity · elegance
grading
Assigning marks to work
elevation · retaining wall · terracing · erosion control · earthwork · topography · leveling · berm · swale · runoff
blueprint
Detailed technical drawing
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- masterplanComprehensive guiding strategy
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
plan · zoning · CAD · drafting · contour · elevation · sketch · schematic · softscape · perspective
- life skillsreading, writing, cooking, cleaning, laundry
- manual laborfarming, lifting, carrying, shoveling, loading
- beautificationflower beds, flower planting, tree planting, public gardens, community gardens
- extra incomeside hustle, side job, freelancing, gig work, moonlighting
- groundskeepinglawn care, mowing, groundskeeping, lawn mowing, trimming
- outdoor constructionroad work, roofing, driveway paving, sidewalk repair, fence building
landscapinginterior design
Planning indoor spaces
interior decorating · interior decoration · home decor · furnishing · home staging
landscapingneglect
Failure to provide care
abandonment · overgrowth · dereliction · wilderness · disrepair
landscapingpaving
Laying hard ground cover
construction · urbanization · development · building · hardscaping
- desert landscapingDry-climate yard design
- landscaping servicesProfessional outdoor property maintenance
- landscaping companyBusiness maintaining outdoor spaces
- sustainable landscapingEarth-friendly outdoor space design
- landscaping materialsSupplies for outdoor design
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