
It wasn't until the 19th century that the idea of a flowering trees and shrubs or the addition of flowerbeds entered French garden design. Later formal axial views gave way to long winding paths surrounded by gardens of natural land which people used to great extent in the pastime of escaping into the countryside and spending the day strolling through the gardens. Nature was subdued into submission and water played an important role in expressing the freedom in the garden and in nature. Many were very large gardens the had a strong geometry instilled into the plans. Early French Gardens were constructed with control and manipulation of nature in mind. This garden type conveys power and control over the environment as well as its visitors. Long axial views, usually with a symmetrical layout, clipped hedges are common sights, these are the earmarks of a formal garden style. Below are a few unique garden styles you may enjoy creating in your own landscape.


Below are a few unique garden styles you may enjoy creating in your own landscape.anding of which garden style you prefer. Стили садов (иллюстрированый обзор) - Garden Stylesįrom formal to informal or somewhere in between, let us give you a better understanding of which garden style you prefer.
