Nanjing Zhumen Town Aromatic Garden Design

This research is based on an actual project_Nanjing Zhumen town aromatic gardenplanning and design. The paper has the subject of intensive research for the healtheffects of aromatic plants and its application on landscape design. Then try to create afragrant and healthy garden with aromatic plants.Firstly, the paper sum up the history and research progress of aromatic plants andaromatherapy. On one hand, analyze different types of aromatic garden at home andabroad. On the other hand, analyze the difference of the geographic satellite aerialimagery and field research results, interpret the topography, hydrology, soil andvegetation of the site of Nanjing Zhumen town. Retained the original terrain andoptimize the water system. Then add more kind of aromatic plants which can grow wellon Eastern China. Finally, summarizes the whole thesis and makes conclusions.Nanjing Zhumen town aromatic garden design start by the health effects ofaromatic plants. Based on the relationship between the health effects of aromatic plantsand the activities of visitors, classifies the landscape into two categories: passive andactive approach to health care. Passive approach is universal that people can relievestress through viewing, smelling and listening on the aromatic environment. Activeapproach is more specialized that people through the process of touching, tasting andhorticultural operations to get more physical exercise.Aromatic plants and its landscape applications is still not mature, the classificationprovides a convenient reference and a new method that designers use aromatic plantscan be more targeted to play the role of health care. Aromatic plants apply on greenspaces can improve physical and mental health for more people.