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English landscape style

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 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...

Italian Garden Style

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 Landscaping your backyard is a big, fun undertaking. But just like starting on a home renovation, you need to gather inspiration before you do anything else. To do so, we encourage you to think outside the local garden box. We love looking to the  polished and symmetrical gardens of France , the lush, overflowing  flower beds synonymous with the English countryside , and, of course, the regal and manicured gardens of Italy for ideas. If you're thinking about setting up your own Italian-inspired garden at home, here are some of the key design takeaways to remember, plus a quick history lesson. Know the History                                              Art and design exploded during the Italian Renaissance, giving the world the Sistine Chapel, the Mona Lisa, and this garden aesthetic. Aristocrats in the 15th and 16th centuries displayed their wealth and pow...