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Rain Garden

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A shallow, constructed depression that is planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses and located to receive runoff from impervious surfaces like roofs and parking lots.

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Softscape

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The living horticultural elements of a landscape design, such as plants, grass, shrubs, and trees.

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Riparian Buffer

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A vegetated area near a stream, which helps shade and partially protect the stream from the impact of adjacent land uses.

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Landscape Ordinance

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Local laws that govern landscape design and management practices to ensure environmental compliance and aesthetic standards for a community.

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Landscape Architecture

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The art and practice of designing the outdoor environment, especially designing parks or gardens together with buildings and roads.

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Thermal Comfort

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Design considerations to ensure the thermal well-being of the people using outdoor spaces, through shading, breeze routing, and materials choice.

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Permeable Paving

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Pavement that allows water to infiltrate into the ground to recharge aquifers, rather than contributing to stormwater runoff.

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Water Harvesting

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The collection and storage of rainwater runoff from roofs and surfaces for reuse in the landscape, rather than allowing it to enter the stormwater system.

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Urban Forestry

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The care and management of single trees and tree populations in urban settings for the purpose of improving the urban environment.

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Ecological Restoration

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The process of assisting the recovery and management of ecological integrity, including biodiversity, structures, and functions of ecosystems.

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Edible Landscaping

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The use of food-producing plants in the residential landscape. Combines fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers with ornamental plants.

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Swale

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A shallow, vegetated depression designed to manage water runoff by enhancing filtration and reducing pollution.

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Healing Garden

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A garden designed to provide a calming and restorative space that supports health and well-being, often found in hospitals and wellness centers.

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Biophilic Design

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A design philosophy that incorporates natural materials, natural light, vegetation, and other experiences of the natural world into the modern built environment.

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Retention Pond

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A basin that captures rainwater runoff to prevent flooding and erosion and allows it to slowly infiltrate into the ground or evaporate.

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Formal Garden

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A garden design with symmetrical, geometric patterns, meticulously maintained plants, and often includes classical sculptures and fountains.

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Hardscape

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The non-living elements of landscape architecture, such as walkways, walls, and patios.

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Sustainable Landscape

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Landscape design that seeks to minimize environmental impact by using eco-friendly materials and techniques.

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Erosion Control

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The practice of preventing soil erosion in a landscape, typically through the use of plants, geotextiles, and retaining structures.

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Native Planting

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The use of plants that are indigenous to a specific geographic area in landscape design, which are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions.

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Planting Design

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The selection and arrangement of plant species based on their horticultural requirements, environmental conditions, and aesthetic preferences.

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Landscape Lighting

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The use of outdoor illumination to enhance the aesthetics, safety, and security of landscape elements and spaces.

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Xeriscaping

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Landscaping designed specifically for areas that are susceptible to drought, or for properties where water conservation is practiced.

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Green Roof

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A roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane.

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Site Analysis

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The process of studying the environmental, social, and economic conditions of a land in order to inform the design of a sustainable landscape.

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