Gardening formal and informal garden

This PPT describes the formal and informal style garden

1. Gardening Formal and Informal style Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College (Autonomous) Affiliated to Bharathidasan University Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC An ISO 9001 – 2015 Certified Institution Tiruchirappalli – 620005.   Dr. K. GANESH KUMARI ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY SRIMAD ANDAVAN ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) TRICHY - 5

2. Gardening Garden is the art of growing plants for creating a beautiful landscape It improves the scenery of the location It is the symbol of peace of mind and happiness It gives clean and beautiful surroundings and regular exercise Needs skill and aesthetic sense of creativity. Careful planning is needed

3. Types of Garden Formal garden Gardens in which garden components are arranged in symmetric manner Informal garden There is no symmetry anywhere in the design

4. Features of Formal Garden Garden components are arranged in symmetric manner It is also called as Mughal style of gardening The right side is the replication to the left

5. Cont.. The layout of the symmetry with squares / rectangles and roads cut at right angles A sort of enclosure or boundary around the garden Flower beds are in geometric design

6. Cont … Features like fountains, pools, cascades etc. are used for further attraction. Baradari – This is arbour – like stone and masonry structure with a pucca roof and a raised platform for sitting The favorite flowers include Rose, Jasmine, Carnation etc… Eg. Mumtaz tomb around Taj Mahal , Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandra .

7. Disadvantages There is no element of surprise since one half is the replica of the other half Present day home gardens can be laid out in formal design only at the frontage Suitable only for Government buildings or large buildings

8. Informal style garden There is no symmetry in the design It is also called British style of gardening There is no replication The variety of elements used in this garden is more Elements like Umbrellas, seats, cascades, rockery, water pool etc..

9. Cont.. Contrast to formal style Natural and holistic Asymmetric , as per the available land Irregular in shape of water bodies Have curved or wavy paths Have scattered waterfalls, lakes, islands, cascades, rocks, huts and umbrellas

10. Cont.. Have no trimmed plants or the bordered pits Have plants grouped in contrast or rhythmic colours , shapes or sizes Have all the garden elements and adornments with out any restrictions in style of arrangements.

11. Advantages The designer can use his imagination to create a wide range of designs Existing place need not be altered drastically since symmetry is not essential Available plant or decorative material can be used The garden can be mixed and mashed with other styles like Japenese and Zea styles.

12. Disadvantages Visitors need more time to appreciate the concept of the designer. A sense of continuity in the garden needs to be created.

13. Planning a Garden A careful planning is necessary before going to design a garden Climatic consideration The annual rainfall, temperature, frost etc. should be considered while making a design of gardens. Suitable plants have to be selected according to the environmental conditions

14. Cont.. Soil consideration Plant growth essentially depends on soil type, drainage, soil texture and soil pH. Design consideration While designing a garden, its immediate surroundings is considered. Detailed plan should be drawn, showing good and bad views, the direction of prevailing winds and shelter.

15. Cont.. Frequent noise should be avoided by planting more trees along the margin of the garden The existing area should be minimum but enriched with plants Foundation areas should be allotted for attractive shrubs and herbaceous perennials because primary attention of viewers. Outdoor living areas should be away from the garden

16. Cont.. Maintenance consideration All gardens need care and attention to keep them in good condition Be realistic about the man power Choose the plants that need less care Separate areas are also allotted for growing sacred flowers, vegetable gardening and flowers for personal decorations.

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