Landscape Design Terms With Definitions

Where water in a stream or vessel hits a point of vertical drop. The height and width of a cascade are major factors in the amount of noise generated by a water feature.

A tree or bush (shrub) that loses its leaves in winter. In the PNW there are semi-deciduous or semi-evergreen plants that may lose their leaves depending on how cold the winter is. Abelia and some hebe are good examples.

Landscape design that is compatible with a sites’ environment in both appearance and sustainability without negative impacts to the environment.

Space for growing plants for viewing, eating, or physical activity.

Watering plants and lawn, usually with an irrigation or sprinkler system. Smart irrigation controller reviews and recommendations here

Low woody plants, usually with multiple shoots or stems emanating from their bases.

A woody perennial plant having a single usually elongate main stem generally with few or no branches on its lower part.

The space of ground to receive landscaped improvements.

Area of the landscape designed to handle rain water until it can soak into the ground.

An ornamental container for growing plants.

A place for growing fruit trees, can be within a larger landscape.

The art or practice of planning (designing) changes to landscaped areas, either for aesthetic or practical purposes.