The Formal garden emphasizes balance and
symmetry. It is based on horizontal and vertical geometric shapes, with straight
angles; and the look is well manicured with hedges and shrubs being pruned and
shaped.
In the design pictured above, the garden has 2 main axis lines that
intersect in the center, dividing the garden into quarters. Each quarter resembles
its opposite side with the focal point being the center object. (This object
can be a statue, or fountain, in a smaller yard; or it could be a pond, in a
larger landscape.) In order to achieve
this replication, formal gardens are best laid out in a north/south orientation
so the plantings can be the same. In an east/west orientation some plants will
require shade, so the plantings will be different.
Walkways are often of brick, and
accessories such as benches and statues are of classic design rather than
rustic.
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