Understanding the Difference Between Gardening and Landscaping

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While closely related, landscaping and gardening are distinct practices that engage with natural, living elements within the built environment. Read on to explore how each of these fields operates. 

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When considering the built environment, numerous elements come together to shape high-quality spaces: the materiality and finishes of walls and floors, the size and placement of openings, ceiling heights, roof structures, and countless other details that collectively stimulate our senses. Architectural design must successfully integrate and balance these elements to create exceptional environments. Simultaneously, landscape design introduces plants, objects, accessories, and outdoor furniture into the project, enhancing the user experience and fostering harmony between people and nature.

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Cite: Martino, Giovana. "Understanding the Difference Between Gardening and Landscaping" [Entenda a diferença entre jardinagem e paisagismo] 06 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Romullo Baratto) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1128493/understanding-the-difference-between-gardening-and-landscaping> ISSN 0719-8884
Seddon House / Clinton Murray Architects. Image © Michael Thorpe

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