MEDIEVAL GARDENS

Gardens were functional and included kitchen gardens, infirmary

gardens, cemetery orchards, cloister garths and vineyards. Vegetable and
herb gardens helped provide both alimentary and medicinal crops
GARDEN AT THE COURT OF ST MARTIN’S CATHEDRAL
•SMALL , ENCLOSED GARDEN
•WITH A WELL, FOUNTAIN (WATER BODY AT THE CENTRE.
•MONASTRY CLOISTER SHADING
• Gardens were laid out in rectangular plots,
with narrow paths between them to facilitate
collection of yields. Often these beds were
surrounded with wattle fencing to prevent
animals from entry.
VICTORIAN GARDENS
•EXOTIC COLORS, MASSED BEDS OF FLOWERS AND INTRICATE
DESIGNS
•GREAT DÉCOR, ELABORATE ARRANGEMENTS
 VICTORIAN GARDENS
• The design is usually symmetrical, with straight or
curved lines based on geometric forms.
• Paths are located on one or more axes.
• Beds, lawns and pools are geometrically shaped.
• Columns, arches and trelliswork are used to
emphasize the design.
• Classical ornaments and statues are used as focal
points.
• Brick or paved courtyards are incorporated in the
design.
• Topiary plants are clipped and shaped into columns,
balls, spirals, pyramids and cones, and used as focal
points.
SERIES OF COLONADE DEFINING MOVEMENT

HEVER CASTLE ROSE GARDEN

 COLONADES DEFINING MOVEMENT,
STONE PAVED PATHS

THE BLUE CORNER

ARCADES – USE OF CLASSICAL ELEMENTS USE OF SCULPTURES
TOPIARY PLANTS ARE SHAPED, USED AS FOCAL POINTS