Though Loudon was clear about his reasons for introducing the gardenesque he gave varied accounts of how the principle could be satisfied. This has given the word a modern English usage which conforms with the etymology of the word ('like a garden') but differs from Loudon's uses of the word.
Although Loudon explicitly stated his motivations for adopting the gardenesque style, he provided different descriptions of how to implement its key elements. This has led to a contemporary English usage that aligns with the word's etymology ('like a garden') but diverges from Loudon's original applications.