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The English garden is the stuff of paintings, poems, and classic English novels. It evokes a feeling of nostalgia and romance, of being a part of an 18th century romantic story. A lot of classically designed houses opt to make use of the wide spaces outside their homes and create roomy English gardens. The perception right now is that a spacious front or backyard is a necessity in English garden design. Well, having extra space is always a good thing but it’s not necessary. Even with a few square meters of garden space, you can recreate romance with a carefully planned and executed English garden design.
Think about what most English gardens in paintings are made of: bridges, statues, fountains, pavilions, tea houses, and nicely-trimmed hedges and shrubs. To recreate this look in your English garden design, think about the parts of an English garden that interest you. If you like entertaining, add an entertainment area to your English garden design. If you’re into cooking, an herb garden area should also be integrated into the plan. If you’re into outdoor sports, include a lawn-like area into the English garden design. If you like ornamental plants, create an area where you can cut flowers for your home. English gardens are usually divided into garden rooms that serve different purposes. The best thing about this is that you can choose which rooms to add and which to leave behind. Just try to incorporate the lifestyle you live into the English garden design plan. When you’re done with the rooms, include an entryway and paths that connect these areas together and you’ll have your design ready for execution Remember that most English gardens use hedges and shrubs as fences and dividers. Make sure that the hedges you plan to purchase are tall enough and that they remain well-manicured once planted.
What types of plants can you purchase to make your English garden design work? There are a lot of perennials like hibiscus, hydrangea, lupine, bee balm and veronica that you can use. You can even accompany them with pansies, marigolds, and cosmos. If you’re into herbs and vegetables, you can choose the varieties that grow well in your area. However, if there’s a staple in English garden design that you must have, it is and will always be roses.
A focal point is also an important part of any English garden design. Whether it is a pavilion, a fountain, or a sculpture, investing into one that is sturdy and is of high quality can enhance the visual appeal of your garden further. It will even give your home a classic look in years to come.
You can recreate a classic photo of grassy banks in front of a lake or pond and against a backdrop of trees and curved hedges with these tips on English garden design.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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