What is the difference between a designed landscape and a vernacular landscape?
A designed landscape is one that was consciously designed or laid out by a landscape architect, master gardener, architect, engineer or horticulturist according to design principles. A vernacular landscape is one that evolved through use by the people whose activities or occupancy shaped it. Such a landscape reflects the physical, biological, and cultural character of everyday lives. Function plays a significant role in vernacular landscapes. See the National Register Bulletins on Designed Historic Landscapes and Rural Historic Landscapes for more information.
