Origination and development of "farm-stay" industry was introduced,and plant landscaping principles in "farm stay" scenic areas defined as "characteristic,theme-orientated,ecological and artistic".Current development of "farm-stay" industry in Shanghai was analyzed,widely-applied plant species and plant furnishing patterns were investigated,especially common garden plants and agricultural cash crops.Plant furnishings were introduced from the perspective of trees,flowers and crops,and then characteristics of plant landscapes at entrances,dining areas,sightseeing and picking areas,and fishing areas were respectively analyzed.Features and problems of plant landscapes in Shanghai "farm-stay" scenic areas were introduced,and corresponding suggestions proposed for promoting its further development.
