The Experts Guide to Formal Gardens
Gardens usually reflect their owners in one way or another. An untidy, relaxed mortal will often have an untidy and relaxed garden, whereas as elegant mortal who likes everything to be in its place might well opt for a formal garden. Such a garden is usually a positive feature of the home rather than just an outdoor space.
What is a formal garden? Generally, a formal garden is one that has some formal qualities about it. This usually means that the shapes within the garden are geometric. Thus lines tend to be straight or in precise curves, such as a circle, rather than sinuous and informal. Beds are frequently square, rectangular or circular. Sometimes they might even be triangular, but this is an awkward shape in the garden because the corners are difficult to plant as well as being tricky to mow around.
Another aspect of formality is that… Read More