Explain the core meaning of 'restoration' when applied to historic gardens, according to the website's 'Historic Garden Restoration' section. Include why the term is often misused and what key consideration is vital for an authentic restoration project.
Navigate to 'gardenvisit.com' Click on the 'Garden Design' link from the main navigation. On the 'Garden Design and Garden Designers' page, locate the 'Advice and Information' section. Click on the 'Historic Garden Restoration' link. Identify and extract the core meaning of 'restoration' as applied to gardens. Identify why the term is often misused. Identify one vital key consideration for an authentic restoration project. Synthesize this information into a concise answer.
State that 'restoration' means 'to return to its former condition'. Explain that the term is often misused when people apply it to general garden design (e.g., planting decorative plants in a walled vegetable garden without historical basis). State that a vital consideration is deciding on a specific 'target date' for the restoration, as gardens undergo continuous change.