Key:garden:type
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
 garden:type
|
_04.jpg) |
| Description |
|---|
The general type and purpose of a given garden. 
|
| Group: leisure |
| Used on these elements |
    |
| Documented values: 4 |
| Requires |
| Useful combination |
|
Status: de facto
|
| Tools for this tag |
|
The general type and purpose of a given leisure=garden.
- For tagging the major aesthetic or functional style of the garden, see garden:style=* instead.
Common values
| Tag | Description | Count |
|---|---|---|
| garden:type=botanical | Botanical gardens are scientifically structured and labelled collections of living plants with the purpose of scientific research, conservation, display or education. See  Botanical garden.
|
|
| garden:type=community | Located in parks or other public spaces, community gardens are operated by an informal group of local residents. To some, community gardening is a leisurely social activity. To others, it is a response to concerns about food security. See Community gardening. (Compare landuse=allotments, individually tended plots.)
|
|
| garden:type=residential | The most common form of garden, located in proximity to a residence. Usually private access only, use access=private. Often with front garden and back garden. The main purpose is usually relaxation activities - it doesn't really matter if it is a plain lawn, or complex garden in French style. See Residential garden.
|
|
| garden:type=roof_garden | A roof garden is a garden on the roof of a building. See Roof garden.
|
|
| garden:type=green_wall | A vertical garden, also referred to as living walls. See Green wall.
|
|
| garden:type=rock_garden | A rock garden. See Rock garden.
|
|
| garden:type=show_garden | Show gardens of a nursery or for the purpose of advertising a garden or landscaping company. Either located within the company premises or e.g. as a show garden within roundabouts or at the roadside at rented places. There should be a company sign. |
Other values
- garden:type=arboretum A botanical collection of trees. See Arboretum.
- garden:type=castle - unclear definition. See proposal page talk
- garden:type=monastery - unclear definition. See proposal page talk
See also
- landuse=allotments — allotment gardens with multiple land parcels assigned to individuals or families for gardening
- leisure=park