Easements |
An easement is an area within the site that is dedicated for non-residential purposes such as building setbacks, drainage, utility or other mandated usages. |
Eclectic |
Rather than creating a specific thematic design, a plan is composed of elements drawn from various theme sources combined in an acceptable aesthetic manner. |
Ecological |
Create a landscape design compatible to a sites environment in terms of appearance and sustainability without negative impacts to that environment |
Edging |
Edging in the landscape venue, is a line of demarcation that creates visual interest in the garden by separating one segment from another segment. |
Elysium |
An Elysium, as envisioned in the garden is an idealized place of perfect happiness as derived from Greek mythology |
Enclosure |
In a landscape design, this is to surround, fence off or confine a specific area from another attached area. |
Entry Garden |
This is the landscape area near the entry to a building. |
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) |
A statement or study prepared and submitted to authorities to affirm that a Site’s environmental concerns have been addressed before work is to commence. |
Espalier |
A tree, shrub or vine, trained to grow on a wall or fence into a specific pattern that is known as the "espalier" style |
Ethics |
Landscape design professionals must adhere to and practice the principles of individual and professional conduct as accepted within their professional society. |
Etoiole |
From the French, this is a term used to describe a point where straight walks cross. |
Eurythmy |
This word is derived from the Greek eu (meaning good) and rhuthmos (meaning proportion or rhythm); therefore used to denote a good proportion in garden design. |
Exedra |
In a garden, this is a semicircular area backed by a wall, fence or hedgerow. |
Exotic |
When referring to plants, this is one that is not native to the country or locale for a specific garden. It may also be an alluring garden element from an exotic locale. |
Eye catcher |
This is a garden element that is dramatic enough to catch a viewer’s attention from first sight. |