Garden Design is the process of design/designing the layout and planting of Residential garden/domestic gardens .

Most garden designers are trained in horticulture , and have an expert knowledge of plants, their habits and their needs. Garden designers are also concerned with the layout of hardscape, including paths, Water garden/water features , patios and decking.

Garden designers usually have a vocational type qualification (for instance a HND in the United Kingdom/UK ), however, anyone can call themselves a 'garden designer'. Garden designers should not be confused with Landscape architecture/Landscape Architects , who have a higher level of technical training, and are members of a regulated profession . The alternative term ' gardener ' is usually applied to a labourer or hobbyist.

See also

* Garden

* Gardener

* Gardening

* History of gardens

* Celebrity gardener

* Landscape architects