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Site planning, a component of landscape architecture, involves the precise arrangement of elements like buildings, roads, and vegetation for human use and enjoyment. It also encompasses land planning for larger developments, master planning for extensive areas, and urban design for open spaces within cities. Environmental planning analyzes development's impact on natural systems.1

Garden and landscape design specifically focuses on treating land areas not covered by buildings, enhancing visual experience and recreation. These areas can range from small yards to large parks and include elements like earth, rock, water, and plants. Earth serves as a foundation, root medium, and sculptural material.123

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  1. garden and landscape design - Aspects of landscape architecture
  2. garden and landscape design - Earth
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  4. garden and landscape design - Public design

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