Garden and Landscape Design Dictionary
Understanding the language of garden and landscape design makes it easier to plan your own space with confidence. This dictionary brings together key terms used throughout our work at Locorum in Hampstead and Highgate in North London. From planting styles to design principles, it’s a straightforward reference to help you learn more about how gardens are planned, built and maintained. Each term includes a clear explanation and a link to explore it in more detail.
GHI
Implementation
JKL
Layered Planting
Layout
Local Conditions
MNO
PQR
Planting
Rhythm
STUV
Seasonal Interest
Site Visits
Sketches
Soil
Structure
Surrounding Landscape