Soil plays a crucial role in landscape architecture because it serves as the foundation for all plant life and vegetation. Landscape architects need to understand the soil properties to know which plants will thrive in a particular area, and they need to use soil amendments and conditioning techniques to improve soil quality as needed. Soil also affects water drainage, erosion, and nutrient availability, which all play a vital role in the overall health of the landscape. Good landscape architecture design incorporates the quality and composition of soils in the design criteria and choosing appropriate plants that thrive in their native soil and climates.
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