landscaping
/ˈlan(d)skeɪpɪŋ
/noun [mass noun]
1The process of making a garden or other piece of land more attractive by altering the existing design, adding ornamental features, and planting trees and shrubs: we will carry out minor repair works to the building’s facade and supervise the landscaping of the extensive grounds...
- The moss is threatened by habitat destruction through the reworking or infilling and landscaping of quarries, and also by scrub encroachment.
- Australia witnessed a rise of interest in town planning in the early twentieth century and Walter Burley Griffin was influential in coupling town planning and landscaping, and also in promoting the use of indigenous flora.
- Few new parks were created, though a good deal of landscaping was carried out, particularly in new towns and on motorways.
1.1Pieces of land that have been landscaped: LA is a wonderful place for walking for pleasure, with great weather and beautiful landscaping and houses...
- The present landscaping is, to my mind, a vast improvement and presents a very attractive picture of the parish church when travelling along North Street.
- The Westcott house had extensive gardens and elegant landscaping.
- The external landscaping represents indigenous sources of food and craftwork.