Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIV, Issue 1
Written by Manuela MANDA, Carmen NICU, Ruxandra BĂLUȚĂ, Andreea TRIF
Currently, private gardens tend to have a highly functional character due to the fast-paced lifestyle of our days, the reduction of garden space, as well as the need for consuming healthier foods. The ornamental-utilitarian garden represents an intelligent and balanced way of using the green space around the house, providing both beauty and functionality. It is an concept that maximizes the garden's full potential to meet the needs and preferences of the owners. Although this approach is relevant in Europe, in Romania, there is a need for the development of this concept. Currently, utilitarian gardens are mostly positioned in the backyard, isolated, without exploring the multiple possibilities of incorporating utilitarian plants into ornamental garden designs. In this work, besides researching the ornamental-utilitarian garden concept, we aim to design a private garden, adhering to the principles underlying this approach to landscaping.
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