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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

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