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Garden Trivia
In what year was the term “landscape” first used to describe the layout or design of garden spaces?
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Garden Trivia Answer
C. 1861. The term “landscape” has been around since the early 1600s to describe paintings that represent extensive natural views. However, it wasn’t until 1861 that we saw the term used to describe the “art of laying out grounds and arranging plants and trees for picturesque effect."
