Key:garden:type

The general type and purpose of a given leisure=garden.

• garden:type=botanical - Botanical gardens are scientifically structured and labelled collections of living plants with the purpose of scientific research, conservation, display or education. See  Botanical garden.
• garden:type=community - Located in parks or other public spaces, community gardens are operated by an informal group of local residents. To some, community gardening is a leisurely social activity. To others, it is a response to concerns about food security. See  Community gardening. (Compare landuse=allotments, individually tended plots.)
• garden:type=residential - The most common form of garden, located in proximity to a residence. Usually private access only, use access=private. Often with front garden and back garden. The main purpose is usually relaxation activities - it doesn't really matter if it is a plain lawn, or complex garden in French style. See  Residential garden.
• garden:type=roof_garden - A roof garden is a garden on the roof of a building. See  Roof garden.
• garden:type=green_wall - A vertical garden, also referred to as living walls. See  Green wall.
• garden:type=show_garden - Show gardens of a nursery or for the purpose of advertising a garden or landscaping company. Either located within the company premises or e.g. as a show garden within roundabouts or at the roadside at rented places. There should be a company sign.

other tags:

• garden:type=arboretum A botanical collection of trees. See  Arboretum.
• garden:type=castle - unclear definition. See proposal page talk
• garden:type=monastery - unclear definition. See proposal page talk

This tag (garden=*) has been used as a synonym and preferred by some people:

If the garden has one major aesthetic or functional style, use garden:style=*.

See also

• landuse=allotments — allotment gardens with multiple land parcels assigned to individuals or families for gardening
• The proposal from where this tagging emerged: Proposed features/Garden specification