Landscaping Research Paper

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Ever wondered how landscaping began? Landscaping began when Greeks and Romans created wall painting of vast landscapes in the early 16th century. Landscaping is used to help the environment and make a home worth more (Ferguson, 2008). Landscaping is changing the way land and its features looks and adding ornamental features. Romans used landscaping to build thick outer walls with few to no windows for defense from enemies. Greeks used it to make towns. Egyptians used forms of landscaping in the early 3000 bc by making pyramids. One example of landscaping is the Garden of Eden and it was also one of the first forms of landscaping (http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications_resources/newsletters/28_1/managing_change.htm). What is benefited …show more content…

There are standard bricks, face bricks, used bricks, fire bricks, roman bricks, split bricks, and paving bricks. And they can be used for all sorts of things (Ferguson, …show more content…

There are many patterns that can be made in the ground using stones, pavers, bricks and grass. Patterns can also be made in brick walls by starting with a level surface, and use a mortar bed to keep bricks where they need to be positioned, and all extra mortar needs to be cut away. After every layer of bricks make sure they are all level (http://www.hgtvgardens.com/). Fences can close in your garden space. To start building a fence each fence post needs to be 5-8 feet apart and 3 feet into the earth. Also all post need to be standing straight up and down. Post need to be held in with gravel or concrete to make sure they do not move. Fences are good for vines because it keeps them out of a neighbors yard (http://www.hgtvgardens.com/). Gardens also need walkways so that you are not stepping on the plants. Walkways can be made without mortar, you can pore sand between bricks and stones to hold them in place. And check to make sure all bricks or stone are flat and level (Ferguson, 2008). Swimming pools can be fun on a property but one thing to remember is that swimming pools come in many shapes and sizes, and to pick one that will fit in the space. Remember all swimming pools should be installed by a professional. Furniture is good for guest when they come over. Furniture can be old crates and wooden boxes (Ferguson,