Feng Shui Design - Design that is a modest and gentle expression of what is fashionable.

Field Survey - Also known as site survey. It is done to gather any and all information pertaining to property particulars, i.e.
soil types, sun and shade patterns, slopes, environmental conditions, and field measurements of any existing hardscapes.

Flagstone - Flat stone slabs used for paving.

Flutes - Bowed upright grooves found in a column or pilaster.

Foliage - Leaves of a plant.

Freeform Pool - Lagoon or natural-styled pool. Very popular pools used with rockscapes.

French Garden - Formal landscape style (both geometric and symmetric) based on four points: logic, order, discipline, and
beauty. Plants are same shades, textures and heights.

Fusion Garden- Blend of two different landscape design styles to create an original hybrid design style.

Gazebo - Small roofed structure creating an attractive view used for entertaining outside.

Glade - Open grassy space surrounded by forest.

Gothic - Architectural style from as early as the twelfth century with tall, pointed archways and grotesque decorations.

GPM - Gallons per minute-term used to determine water pressure that is needed for the most effective irrigation system
for the client's property.

Grotto - Underground water passage usually decorated with ornate details.

Guglio - Rectangular-shaped fountain.

Hardscape - Manmade concrete or paved surroundings.

Hedge Plant - Act of creating a small wall or boundary using plants or bushes.

Herm - Greek god statue set on top of a pillar.

Hermitage - Garden building with a live-in caretaker.

Irrigation Systems - Watering method to maintain and restore health for landscape designs.

Koi Pond -Landscape design that houses Koi fish and plants using a freshwater system that supports recirculation.

Labyrinth Floral Design - Floral or garden design in a maze-like pattern.

Lap Pool - Long and linear pool (usually 12' wide x 30' - 40' long) used for swimming laps.

Loggia Italian - Gallery or dining area open to the air on one side; often on an upper level.

Mediterranean Climate - Climate consisting typically of dry summers with an oceanic temperatures.

Mondo Grass - Grass-like plants with lavender or white flowers.

Naturalist Garden Landscape - Design inspired of or by nature.

Obelisk - Pyramid-like structure serving as a focal point in a pool, on a hill or at the end of a walkway.

Organic Design - Integration of architecture and landscaping which fit perfectly to the climate.

Ornament Architectural - or landscape decorations. Usually statues, center points, or color among greenery.

Ornamental Grass - Type of perennial that grows individually which creates a creative effect in landscape design ...........................................................................................................................................................................................