Is often cited as the originator of the English garden. He was a landscape architect who designed some 170 parks. His style had a profound influence on landscape architects worldwide, a style that transcends to this day. It’s difficult to find landscape designs bereft of Capability Brows style–English or not–regardless the style.
The English garden is often layered with rows of shrubbery and of course that British favorite, the rose bush. Gravel pathways are typically arranged to encourage walking around the garden and enjoying it at a snails pace, with ample time to take in the many scents and colorful scenery.
Another typical element is water and lot’s of it. While beautiful, the English garden is designed for rainy moist climates. If you should happen to be lucky enough to live in such a climate, all the better. If not, you can still have an English garden. Just try to use as many native plants as possible and keep them well insulated with compost. Here are few things to keep in mind if your planning to design your own:
Really LOOK at your site, the size and proportion of your house and map everything
Choose trees and shrubs that balance your existing space
Select plants in colors that appeal to you as well as the varieties you prefer
Install one exceptionally fascinating tree or fantastic fountain
Tie everything together with some common elements, like grasses and ground covers
viola!
You don’t have to be Capability Brown do have a beautiful English garden, you just have to know what you like.
Cheers!
