2. Definition
• General term that refers to any activity that modifies the
visible features of an area of a land
• The art and science of designing and managing the outdoor
space to create an environment that is highly suitable to the
biological and physiological well-being of man
- Science: Involves technical knowledge for
the selection, arrangement, and growing of
plants
- Art: Requires skills for sculpturing the
biological and non-biological materials into
a single and beautiful living ecosystem.
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3. Gardens & Parks
1. Rain gardens in areas near bodies of water, highways, &
frequently flooded areas
2. Gardening activities for children who are regular visitors of
parks
3. Hanging gardens on bus and jeep waiting sheds
4. Hanging gardens on pedestrian overpass
5. Bigger trees in parks in the metro
6. Community Garden
7. Eco/City Parks
8. Indoor Garden
9. Tollgate Garden
10. Floating market gardens
4. Along the Streets
1. Hedges or trees in front of
buildings & residential areas
2. Vein plant-coated streetlamp
stands
3. Native plants along highway &
street isles
4. Native plants under bridges &
flyovers that are not utilized
5. Canopy trees along avenues
6. Walking or Hiking Tour
5. Buildings & Spaces
1. Artistic landscaping and Plant
sculptures in empty lots
2. Potted plants outside malls in taxi
bay areas
3. Potted plants in parking buildings
4. Trees & shrubs in spaces not
utilized in parking lots
5. Living Roofs/ Sky gardens
6. Vertical planting along buildings/
walls
7. Pocket gardens for smokers
6. Sustenance
1. Rain barrels in highways, public parks or gardens
2. Use of greywater from offices & residential areas in the
urban (irrigation)
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