Massif
Landscape terms
A large element of a garden-park landscape consisting of park-forming vegetation (from 1–4 to several dozen hectares); flower compositions covering an area of 80–150 m².
Glossary of terms
A reference section with categories and short explanations.
Memorial complex
Landscape terms
An area on which monumental architectural structures are placed — mausoleums, pantheons, sculptural groups, obelisks of glory and monuments dedicated to outstanding events in the history of the people. It is usually designed as a park with…
Micro-landscape
Landscape terms
An artificially created composition of green plantings, organically connected with the terrain and water bodies. A composition of landscaped elements can be regarded as a system of sequentially unfolding micro-landscapes.
Mixed border
Landscape terms
A mixed border, a colorful and distinctive type of flower arrangement. A mixed border blooms throughout the entire growing season.
Modular garden
Landscape terms
A method of arranging a flowerbed, a small garden area, or a section of a park, based on a geometric system of modules that repeat at regular intervals. For example, squares edged with paving, with varied or uniform planting (flowers, orna…
Monospecific gardens
Landscape terms
Gardens (rose gardens, dahlia gardens, lilac gardens, etc.) in which a single plant is dominant.
Moorish lawn
Landscape terms
A colorful flowering lawn. Formed from flowering plants or from their mixture with perennial grasses.