EFFECTS OF OUTDOOR ORNAMENTAL PLANTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR INTENDED USE: THE CASE OF TOKAT CITY CENTER

15th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference (SGEM) -- JUN 18-24, 2015 -- Albena, BULGARIAWOS: 000370814500085Ornamental plants are important design materials in landcape architecture work. Their use is of importance not only for their aesthetic effects but also for their functional properties. In an environment where green spaces have largely been destroyed and concrete structures have increased in number, the functional use of plants comes to the fore. The plant texture in urban spaces has a function that stabilizes the building and people. Therefore, plants provide the necessary balance of mass-gap in the urban fabric. It is necessary that design principles be followed while choosing the plants used in open-green spaces. Plants perform their visual and functional effects in spaces where plantation work is done in accordance with the principles concerned, thus making urban spaces liveable for people. This study discusses the functional and aesthetic effects of ornamental plants with samples of plants in green spaces in the center in the sample of Tokat.Bulgarian Acad Sci, Acad Sci Czech Repub, Latvian Acad Sci, Polish Acad Sci, Russian Acad Sci, Serbian Acad Sci & Arts, Slovak Acad Sci, Natl Acad Sci Ukraine, Inst Water Problem & Hydropower NAS KR, Natl Acad Sci Armenia, Sci Council Japan, World Acad Sci, European Acad Sci Arts & Letters, Acad Sci Maldova, Montenegrin Acad Sci & Arts, Croatian Acad Sci & Arts, Georgian Natl Acad Sci, Acad Fine Arts & Design Bratislava, Turkish Acad Sci, Bulgarian Ind Assoc, Bulgarian Minist Environ & Wate