Garden Styles

Garden styles, unlike garden types, demonstrate the paths leading to the development of modern gardens. It is not difficult to list at least two styles of gardens, not all of which are stylish or practical for the 21st century. Here are examples of some about which Suite101 writers will share their history and tips on how to bring these styles alive.

Italian city and country gardens;
French grand and country gardens;
Dutch gardens;
Chinese gardens;
early residential and religious or meditative Japanese gardens;
early English parterre or knot gardens;
English landscape gardens;
museum or collector's gardens;
Victorian country house gardens; and
modern 20th and 21st century gardens.

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Latest articles in Garden Styles

Small Gardens: Choose Perennials!

Perennial plants in a small garden maintain order and are easy-to-care-for.

Apr 18, 2012 – Marie-Claude Arnott

Railroad Gardens: A Hobby For the Entire Family

Indoor model railways have been a popular hobby for a long time, but more recently railroaders have upped the challenge by moving outdoors into the garden.

Mar 4, 2012 – Helen McGranahan

Native Plants Just Make Sense

Because plants grow where conditions are right for them, consider using the native plants in your area to create your own successful garden.

Dec 18, 2011 – Kay Galvan

Two Hundred Years of the Royal Horticultural Society

Plans are well in hand for the famous Royal Horticultural Show in London's Chelsea. The date in May 2012, is one not to be missed

Sep 3, 2011 – Sylvia Kent

Create a Spanish Theme Garden

Create a Spanish theme garden with flowers, vines and shrubs. Use gravel and rocks to landscape the garden and mimic the rugged terrain of Spain.

Jun 16, 2011 – Cheryl Munson

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