Gardening is the art of growing plants with the goal of crafting a purposeful landscape.Residential gardening most often takes place in or about a residence, in a space referred to as the garden.Although a garden typically is located on the land near a residence, it may also be located in a roof, in an atrium, on a balcony, in a window-box, or on a patio or vivarium.
Gardening also takes place in non-residential green areas, such as parks, public or semi-public gardens amusement and theme parks, along transportation corridors, and around tourist attractions and hotels.In these situations, a staff of gardeners or groundskeepers maintains the gardens.
Indoor gardening is concerned with the growing of houseplants within a residence or building, in a conservatory, or in a greenhouse.Indoor gardens are sometimes incorporated as part of air conditioning or heating systems.
Water gardening is concerned with growing plants adapted to pools and ponds.Bog gardens are also considered a type of water garden.These all require special conditions and considerations.A simple water garden may consist solely of a tub containing the water and plant.