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| English Garden Style |  English garden landscaping originated in Europe. This style of garden landscaping was inspired by paintings that depict European landscapes. Garden designer William Kent applied the idea into gardens. Moreover, there were other famous designer that added their own ideas, such as Humohrey Repton and Capability Brown. For example, Repton wanted a garden that would look like beautiful places in the English countryside. Kent got his influence from old European culture. Brown wanted flowering plants to be placed right next to a structure.
Each garden design has its own signature style of landscaping area. The garden may either have a complex design with an obviously manicured landscape or may have a wild, natural look. It depends of style and preference of garden. The English Garden style is one of the most common designs. This style is adapted all around the world. English Garden landscaping combines an appealing visual blend of natural and groomed beauty. The design is simple and pleasant to look, but there are many different elements important to English garden. Basically it is the design that is chosen for many public buildings and places. One of the main elements of English garden includes the actual garden a well as statues and the all important water.
There are many romantic elements in an English garden style. Traditional English Garden landscaping involves lines that curve and wind around the area. Also this style includes a miniature lake or a pond. Most of the time a bridge or pier is built over the pond as well. The points of interest in the garden are marked and emphasized by things such as benches and statues. English gardens also typically have a pavilion or a gazebo that are round or hexagonal.
Other elements that may be included in the English garden as well include concrete brick pavers as well as interlocking pavers. Make sure the colors and the style are appropriate with the other elements you have in your English garden.
And of course, almost as every garden style English garden Landscaping is characterized by a huge assortment of plants. The large amount of plants gives the garden a natural feel, although it is obvious that the plants are taken cared of and pruned regularly.
A lot of parks and places make use of pure English garden landscaping. The gardens in these style give the viewer an idea of how places might look like a long time ago. Once you have your English garden designed and implemented in your yard then you will be able to enjoy the romantic elements and the privacy the garden avails you. In fact you will feel even more grateful for your beautiful garden and will put extra effort into keeping it looking green and beautiful.
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