what is the differance, deffinition, between a border and wall, deffinition, around a yards landscape?

Question

i would like to know if a landscaped area that decorated with brick blocks piled 2 stacks high around it, clearly definned, if this is called a border or a wall. accordining to definitions to both border and wall, this example seems to be a walled off situation however, i would like to know if this example is actually a border or a wall. if a walled off area, in this exact situation what would the exact deffination be. Please give me the exact deffinaitions to both words, "border" and "wall" in this particular situation. And if it is not a border but something else other than a wall please also advise and give deffination. I need this info asap. Thank you.

Answer 1

A border surrounds a planting. It can unify and delineate a system of beds. A border can be done with plants as an edging or stone as a barrier to prevent root or the mowers trespass. The border is a way to highlight and emphasize an element or to provide a formal separation between path or lawn and planting. The edging can either be unobtrusive and nearly invisible or it may complement the flower bed or add a decorative element to the entire landscape.
A border can also be used to slightly elevate an area by supporting the earth in bermed beds. This sound like what you are doing by placing stones two high. This is often done with thin infertile soils to provide more depth for planting. In this sense border is synonymous with edging.

A wall however is generally much taller used to define a property boundary or to shelter a planting from harsh exposures. It may be used to hide a less sightly area such as a working, compost, potting area. A kitchen garden may be walled to prevent animal depredations. A wall offers shelter and support to climbing and espaliered plants.
The traditional definition of a garden began with a walled enclosure to define it as separate from the wilderness. The medieval world, with its knot gardens and walks derived much of its inspiration form the East, most especially form the relatively brief period of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem which brought them within the influence of Damascus, famous for its gardens. There gardens had to be walled to provide shelter from the harsh climate. Knights introduced this method on their return along with the spiritual connection of serenity and peace centered in the cloistered garden.