Layering vs zoning for garden

Question

What is the difference between layering and zoning when it comes to a garden design?

Chris · Answer

Zoning - the aim is to separate the garden into different areas such as dining, relaxation or play areas. This can be achieved by using hardscaping, pathways or hedges to define boundaries.

e.g - Dining area with table and chairs, defined by pathways and planting zone for herbs

Layering - is a design technique of the arrangement of plants in tiers of varying heights, colours and textures to create visual interest and depth

e.g Standard roses under planted with lavender

Blanatui · Answer

Landscape layering uses a wide variety of plants arranged in a staggered foreground, middle ground, and background, creating a regular, mixed plant

Andrei Alexandru · Answer

When designing a four-season landscape, repetition, scale, flow and depth are design principles used to create a intentional and dynamic garden design. Layering plants, trees, shrubs, grasses, vines and groundcovers in multiple rows using design principles as a guide is what sets magazine-worthy gardens apart from the average home garden.

Jawad · Answer

Layering in garden design means arranging plants in height levels (tall at the back, medium in the middle, low at the front) for depth and visual interest.

Zoning means dividing the garden into functional areas (e.g., dining, play, relaxation) for better use and flow.

Layering vs zoning for garden

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