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English Garden Design Cont.
The general characteristics of an English garden design fall along these lines:
•Plants are chosen out of personal preference or connection. It is common to find cuttings from the gardens of family and friends.
•Regional plants have prominence because they enhance the naturalistic feel.
•Plants, especially flowering ones, are grouped into smaller clumps-not drifts. The desired effect is for the garden to appear somewhat random, but not messy.
• Many different kinds of plants are used-annuals, bulbs, herbs, perennials, shrubs and vines.
• Scent is very important in an English garden design. Hence, the prevalence of roses and herbs.
• Often the garden is enclosed by a picket fence or hedge to help bring some additional order.
• Strong mix of colors.
Colors of an English Garden: Evoking the Emotions
English garden design uses plants to reach the viewer emotionally rather than intellectually. Primarily, it is done with color.
Different colors affect people differently, but generally each color has its own psychological appeal. Green is the most restful color. Pale greens and yellow-greens are perfect for an English garden design because they feel lighter, brighter and more informal. White creates a sense of space in a garden. Red calls attention to itself or what it surrounds, making it perfect for planting near focal points. Apricot, salmon and peach tints are friendly and welcoming.
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•Plants are chosen out of personal preference or connection. It is common to find cuttings from the gardens of family and friends.
•Regional plants have prominence because they enhance the naturalistic feel.
•Plants, especially flowering ones, are grouped into smaller clumps-not drifts. The desired effect is for the garden to appear somewhat random, but not messy.
• Many different kinds of plants are used-annuals, bulbs, herbs, perennials, shrubs and vines.
• Scent is very important in an English garden design. Hence, the prevalence of roses and herbs.
• Often the garden is enclosed by a picket fence or hedge to help bring some additional order.
• Strong mix of colors.
Colors of an English Garden: Evoking the Emotions
English garden design uses plants to reach the viewer emotionally rather than intellectually. Primarily, it is done with color.
Different colors affect people differently, but generally each color has its own psychological appeal. Green is the most restful color. Pale greens and yellow-greens are perfect for an English garden design because they feel lighter, brighter and more informal. White creates a sense of space in a garden. Red calls attention to itself or what it surrounds, making it perfect for planting near focal points. Apricot, salmon and peach tints are friendly and welcoming.
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