Ornamental Plants

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Aesthetic lawns originated in the late 18th century when Andre de Notre designed small lawn areas for the ______ outside Paris.

Palace de Versailles

Ikebana

flowering arranging in Japan developed into an art form that's an integral part of many aspects of the culture including the tea ceremony

What are stepping stones used for?

to control one's path, pacing & spiritual transition

What do curved bridges symbolize?

to remind one of the difficult path between this life & paradise

Shrubs

usually trimmed

Japanese Gardens

- adopted Chinese attitudes towards gardening but adapted them to their own climate, terrain, & native flora - their belief that all objects (water, stone, plants) are inhabited by spirits is reflected in their gardening

Egyptian Gardens

- concept of garden as an enclosed space, placing their houses within garden walls to keep out intruders & protect from desert winds

Xeriscape Gardens

- consist of plants native to arid & semiarid regions - low water requirement - lack lawns - use mulching materials to reduce evaporation, cool soil surface, & reduce weed growth

Tress & Shrubs

- constitute important structural features of ornamental plantings

Topiary

- creative pruning of plants into shapes - Roman invention

French Gardens

- developed own form of gardens in the 12th century consisting of planted beds - later produced elaborate formal gardens modeled after Italian gardens

Italian Gardens

- developed terraced gardens that were compatible with their hilly terrain

Oriental Gardens

- empahasize naturalism, reflecting a deep reverence for nature - designed for leisurely, contemplative strolls that represent life's journey

Name some examples of ground covers:

- english ivy - juniper - periwinkle

Roman Gardens

- excelled at gardening & became the most accomplished gardeners of the ancient world - for the first time, urban developers incorporated greenbelts into city designs

Chinese Gardens

- first to create true pleasure gardens - by 190 B.C they were constructing extensive parks & public gardens

American Gardens

- gardening did not develop until late 19th century

Bedding Plants

- grown in gardens for foliage & floral display

Wildscape

- landscaping provides habitat & shelter for wildlife

Houseplants

- most are native to tropical areas, in understory habitats so are shade-tolerant - adapted for low light, sm. soil volumes, variable humidity - most are grown for foliage

Turf

- nonforage grasses used in lawns

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

- one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world - built on banks of Euphrates River circa 600 B.C

Florist Crops

- personal & ceremonial use dates back to prehistoric times - world consumption grew quickly - main cut flowers produced are roses, lilies, & chrysanthemums

Ground Covers

- prostrate, dense-growing plants other than grasses - used in areas where low maintenance is requires

Western Gardens

- sun & limited water availability were major influences in design - creates a cool, shady oasis

English Gardens

- the wealthy began to maintain large, private gardens to display new plants (exotics from around the world) & animals - spread here from France in 1660

Bonsai

- train trees & shrubs to grow in very sm. conditions - plants are stunted in stature

Native Plant Landscaping

- uses plants adapted to grown in the area - require less maintenance, water, fertilizer - helps preserve native species

What are the 4 qualities (components on beauty) considered in ornamental plants?

1. color 2. texture 3. line 4. form

Name the 3 major groups of ornamentals:

1. florist crops 2. house plants 3. nursery crops

Name the 4 nursery crops discussed:

1. turf 2. ground covers 3. bedding plants 4. trees & shrubs

The maze was developed by the ___.

French

Grasses have intercalary ____.

meristems

What do gates symbolize?

passage from mundane world into richly symbolic world of the garden

______ accounts for 50% of bedding plant trade.

petunia X hybrid

What does water symbolize?

purification

Trees

structural features that provide shade


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