Vegetation and its role in landscaping design Jaqueline Fernández Alves

Abstract

The landscaping project aims to contribute to and enhance integration with the environment. Depending on each project and scale, we must assess both the existing landscape and surroundings, predominant colors, and existing elements, both vegetal and architectural materials. Consequently, the project will be more integrated. This allows us to create parks, squares, and private gardens with a variety of landscaping elements. Vegetation, as one of the main elements of landscaping projects, plays an important role in garden composition to enhance situations that encompass aesthetics and beauty. Residents' well-being must be considered, including the definition of spaces for rest, social activities, or simply enjoying the view. To enhance environments, it is necessary to balance the colors and textures of vegetation, as well as the shapes and typologies of each species, determining the correct locations for planting and ensuring thermal comfort with shading, solar illumination, ventilation, and temperature regulation.