English landscape style
The English landscape style is the known influence that shifted from formal, symmetrical gardens to a looser, irregular style. The English garden was a turn of the century ideal and changed many aspects of landscape to the community. Before the introduction of English landscape, nature was views as dangerous, the English landscape completely changed this view to appreciate and value the natural world. This style was inspired by painting and its design was influenced through many disciplines such as history, philosophy and science. The innovative design of the English landscape style forever changed gardening and influences many homeowners to bring a sense of nature into their own yard to this day. Elements within English gardens: Recreations of classic buildings Ruins Bridges Benches Brick Thatch Natural stone Cobblestone Wattle edging & panels Bee skep English pots Common characteristics of an English garden: Lake - There was always a lake in the English gar...