Elements of A Garden
The elements of a garden consist of the following:
Natural conditions and materials:
- Soil
- Rocks
- Light
- Wind
- Water from Precipitation or other source
- Air
- Pollution
- Proximity to ocean (salinity)
- Plant materials
Constructed elements:
- Garden beds
- Paths
- Pool, water garden, or other water elements such as drainage system
- Terrace, patio, deck
- Lighting
- Sculpture,
- Buildings such as sheds, gazebos, pergolas and follies
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