Planting Design

  1. Specialized Planting Typologies
    1. Themed Gardens
      1. Cottage Gardens
        1. Informal Planting
          1. Mixed Plantings
            1. Casual Arrangements
              1. Naturalistic Style
              2. Mixed Borders
                1. Perennial Combinations
                  1. Seasonal Interest
                    1. Color Schemes
                  2. Formal Gardens
                    1. Symmetry and Order
                      1. Geometric Layouts
                        1. Balanced Compositions
                          1. Classical Proportions
                          2. Parterres and Knot Gardens
                            1. Intricate Patterns
                              1. Low Hedge Work
                                1. Decorative Infill
                              2. Woodland Gardens
                                1. Shade Plant Communities
                                  1. Understory Plants
                                    1. Forest Floor Species
                                      1. Layered Plantings
                                      2. Naturalistic Layouts
                                        1. Organic Arrangements
                                          1. Natural Patterns
                                            1. Ecological Relationships
                                          2. Rock Gardens
                                            1. Alpine Plant Selection
                                              1. High Altitude Plants
                                                1. Drainage Requirements
                                                  1. Cold Hardiness
                                                  2. Rock Placement and Soil
                                                    1. Stone Arrangements
                                                      1. Soil Mixes
                                                        1. Drainage Systems
                                                      2. Modernist and Minimalist Gardens
                                                        1. Simplicity and Restraint
                                                          1. Limited Plant Palettes
                                                            1. Clean Lines
                                                              1. Geometric Forms
                                                              2. Structural Planting
                                                                1. Architectural Plants
                                                                  1. Bold Forms
                                                                    1. Repetitive Elements
                                                                2. Functional Landscapes
                                                                  1. Rain Gardens and Bioswales
                                                                    1. Stormwater Management
                                                                      1. Water Capture
                                                                        1. Infiltration Enhancement
                                                                          1. Runoff Reduction
                                                                          2. Plant Selection for Wet Areas
                                                                            1. Moisture-tolerant Plants
                                                                              1. Flood-resistant Species
                                                                                1. Seasonal Adaptability
                                                                              2. Green Roofs
                                                                                1. Extensive Green Roofs
                                                                                  1. Shallow Growing Medium
                                                                                    1. Low-maintenance Plants
                                                                                      1. Lightweight Systems
                                                                                      2. Intensive Green Roofs
                                                                                        1. Deep Growing Medium
                                                                                          1. Diverse Plant Options
                                                                                            1. Garden-like Spaces
                                                                                            2. Plant Selection for Roofs
                                                                                              1. Wind Tolerance
                                                                                                1. Drought Tolerance
                                                                                                  1. Shallow Root Systems
                                                                                                2. Living Walls
                                                                                                  1. Vertical Planting Systems
                                                                                                    1. Modular Systems
                                                                                                      1. Hydroponic Systems
                                                                                                        1. Soil-based Systems
                                                                                                        2. Plant Selection for Walls
                                                                                                          1. Vertical Growth Habits
                                                                                                            1. Low Water Requirements
                                                                                                              1. Compact Root Systems
                                                                                                            2. Edible Landscapes
                                                                                                              1. Fruit Trees
                                                                                                                1. Orchard Design
                                                                                                                  1. Espalier Techniques
                                                                                                                    1. Dwarf Varieties
                                                                                                                    2. Vegetable Beds
                                                                                                                      1. Raised Bed Systems
                                                                                                                        1. Companion Planting
                                                                                                                          1. Succession Planting
                                                                                                                          2. Herbs and Culinary Plants
                                                                                                                            1. Kitchen Gardens
                                                                                                                              1. Medicinal Plants
                                                                                                                                1. Aromatic Plants
                                                                                                                              2. Food Forests
                                                                                                                                1. Permaculture Principles
                                                                                                                                  1. Sustainable Systems
                                                                                                                                    1. Energy Efficiency
                                                                                                                                      1. Closed-loop Design
                                                                                                                                      2. Layered Planting
                                                                                                                                        1. Canopy Layer
                                                                                                                                          1. Understory Layer
                                                                                                                                            1. Shrub Layer
                                                                                                                                              1. Herbaceous Layer
                                                                                                                                                1. Ground Cover Layer
                                                                                                                                                  1. Root Layer
                                                                                                                                                    1. Vine Layer
                                                                                                                                                  2. Healing and Therapeutic Gardens
                                                                                                                                                    1. Sensory Planting
                                                                                                                                                      1. Fragrant Plants
                                                                                                                                                        1. Textural Plants
                                                                                                                                                          1. Sound-producing Plants
                                                                                                                                                          2. Accessibility Considerations
                                                                                                                                                            1. Universal Design
                                                                                                                                                              1. Wheelchair Access
                                                                                                                                                                1. Raised Planters
                                                                                                                                                              2. Erosion Control Plantings
                                                                                                                                                                1. Slope Stabilization
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Root System Benefits
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Soil Binding Plants
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Terracing Techniques
                                                                                                                                                                      2. Groundcover Selection
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Dense Coverage
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Fast Establishment
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Erosion Resistance
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Container Gardening
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Plant Selection for Containers
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Annuals
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Continuous Bloomers
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Heat Tolerance
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Compact Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Perennials
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Container-suitable Varieties
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overwintering Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Root Space Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Small Shrubs and Trees
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Dwarf Varieties
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Slow Growth Rates
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Container Adaptability
                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Composition in Pots and Planters
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Thriller, Filler, Spiller Concept
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Vertical Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Mass Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Trailing Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Color and Texture Combinations
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Harmonious Schemes
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Contrasting Elements
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Seasonal Variations
                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Technical Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Soil Mixes
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Drainage Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Nutrient Content
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Weight Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Drainage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Drainage Holes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Drainage Layers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Water Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Watering Needs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Frequency Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Irrigation Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Moisture Monitoring

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