French Gardens

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French gardens. And the medicinal herb and decorative vegetable gardens which became very popular in france in medieval times. French country gardens are more informal with a mix of softer plantings and bolder colors but generally follow the same basic design principles. These include the traditional formal gardens laid out in the french garden design style in the grounds of french chateaux.

Its epitome is generally considered to be the gardens of versailles designed during the 17th century by the landscape architect andré le nôtre for louis xiv and widely copied by other. Designers in this country took italian formality to the next level planting and pruning it into a tightly controlled yet florid even flouncy look imagine strolling beneath a coiffed horse chestnut allée in the tuileries in paris through ruler straight rows of perfumed lavender in provence or along curlicues of emeraldgreen turf at versailles. At the mere mention of french gardens scenes of fragrant orange trees grand bubbling fountains and symmetrical lawns of versailles often flood people s minds.

French garden fleurence jumbo mug 15 oz. Planting beds may be more loosely planted and. And while the royal grounds may be the country s most notable outdoor space a quick trip to the countryside will prove that french landscaping goes well beyond the clipped shrubs and serene reflecting pools.

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French gardens celebrate the senses shellene says. Premium porcelain add to cart. You re visually stimulated you re smelling lavender and thyme there s interesting texture all the senses are stimulated flea market finds.

In this landscape bed designed by cynthia dodd a stone pedestal plus container garden is a striking focal point. There are also many english style gardens and gardens using the very natural style of planting.