Analysis of the composition and methods of application in landscape design of ornamental plants in Absheron conditions

The article describes the results of research work carried out for the first time by the “Landscape architecture” laboratory of the Institute of Dendrology of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Azerbaijan. From 2019 to 2024, scientific expeditions were organized in the parks and gardens of Absheron. Observations were made, herbariums were collected, and plants were photographed. The study examined taxonomic composition and origin of ornamental trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants; forms of creating compositions; rules for grouping plants in compositions according to biological and decorative characteristics; prospects for using plants in various plantings; rules for the use of small architectural forms, forms of pruning trees and shrubs; design of a Japanese gardens. In the parks and gardens of Absheron, the creation of various forms of compositions in a regular style – geometric shapes (rectangle, square, circle, rhombus, etc.) and in a landscape or landscape style – original forms (flower bed, labyrinth, buta, etc.) has been studied). In geometric compositions, evergreen trees and shrubs are planted in the center of the composition, while herbaceous plants are planted along the edges. In original compositions, ornamental shrubs and herbaceous plants arranged in a landscape style, flower beds of annual, biennial and perennial plants are used. The research revealed that ornamental plants adapt well to the conditions of Absheron are promising, and are recommended for use in landscape design, in the design of parks, gardens, and public gardens in Absheron.

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