Importance of Landscaping

1. Bio-aesthetic planting

• Bio-aesthetic planting is a term coined by Prof. Lancelot Hogben, which means the appropriate use of available flora and fauna in the beautification of the surroundings.
• In India, the subject of bio-aesthetic planting was propagated by Dr. M.S. Randhawa, along with famous architects Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, who gave practical shape to plantations in Chandigarh.
• Roads in towns and cities should be wide, planted with flowering trees and plants, and should have huge parks along with protection for harmless animals and birds.

2. Pollution (Air & Noise)

• Nowadays air pollution is a big problem for the world.
• Smoke from residential coal furnaces, dust and smoke from grinding mills and chimneys of factories, and smoke from motor vehicles – all add to the pollution of our cities.
• The role of open spaces such as parks and living plants in preventing air pollution is well known.
• Parks are considered the lungs of the city.
• The barrier of trees prevents noise pollution, dust pollution, and air pollution.

3. Human Welfare

• It is a great tragedy that most of our children in big cities have no space to play and see colorful flowers, birds, and butterflies.
• Even in an underdeveloped country like India, people cannot depend on bread alone.

• Huge parks with beautiful trees and flowers where citizens can relax, find peace of mind, and breathe fresh air after a hard day’s work