landscaping
UK: ˈlændskeɪpɪŋ | US: ˈlændskeɪpɪŋ
n. the process or art of altering the visible features of an area of land for aesthetic or practical purposes
vt. the act of designing or arranging outdoor spaces
The word "landscaping" combines "land" (Old English land, meaning "ground" or "territory") with "scape" (derived from Dutch landschap, meaning "region" or "view," influenced by the verb schappen, "to shape"). The suffix "-ing" turns it into a noun denoting the action or result of shaping land. The term reflects the human desire to mold natural environments into visually pleasing or functional designs, evolving from 17th-century Dutch landscape art to modern horticultural practice.
Professional landscaping can significantly increase a property’s value.
They spent the weekend landscaping their backyard with native plants.
The city invested in urban landscaping to create more green spaces.
Sustainable landscaping techniques help conserve water.
Her passion for landscaping led her to start a garden design business.