Floriculture is an important branch of horticulture, which deals with the cultivation, processing and marketing of ornamental plants as well as the landscaping and maintenance of gardens of small or large areas so that the surroundings appear aesthetically pleasing. This includes cut or loose flowers, ornamental plants, such as foliage plants, trees, shrubs, climbers, palms, bamboo, cacti and succulents, dried flowers, essential oils, and landscape gardening.