Sustainability in Planning Landscape Areas of Konya Province in Turkey

Abstract

Konya province (KP) is located in the middle of Turkey has rich plant diversity and production potential. It is known that the plants used in landscaping  are selected from the mother-nature and has improved over time.  Some of the ornamental plants have medicinal value.In landscape projects, the plants  form living material have aesthetic value, some of them have medicinal value also are  the reason for their preference in the landscape project. In this study, the plants in the recreational parks of KP were examined, especially the medicinal and aromatic ones. It has been observed that, while planning the landscape areas as well as water management, the selection of plants is an important criteria  for ensuring the sustainability and  cost efficiency. The average annual precipitation in Konya is  around 300-350 mm, the summer months are hot and dry, whereas a harsh and snowy climate in winters. While selecting the plants for a region, the climatic conditions should be considered. In places, where the summer months are dry, the choice of plants should be based on drought tolerance as well as visuality of plants that makes good use of water.