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Daniel’s ELEMENTS OF AN
English Garden
Equal parts idealized and inviting, the English Garden continues to remain an iconic source of inspiration for outdoor living areas—no matter what region you call home. Here, Daniel Keeley shares key features to consider when planning your own space.
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DIVIDE AND CONQUER Separate your overall garden into several, individual destinations or “rooms” and link them with a series of pathways that beckon visitors to explore.
PLANT LOOSE DRIFTS OF COLOR Combine billowing drifts of annual and perennial flowering plants to achieve that romantic, classic look that stands out in English gardens.
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ANCHOR WITH EVERGREENS Tame the looser plantings (noted in number two) and provide interesting visual contrast with clipped evergreen hedges and individual specimens.
BRING ON THE ROSES No English garden is complete without roses! Don’t be intimidated; if hybrid tea roses seem like too much work, go for a simple climbing variety that will continue to bloom again and again.
ADD ORNAMENTATION Create an eye-catching focal point by placing a garden ornament, such as a statue, fountain, or bench at the end of a prominent vista within your garden.
Design Resources Design Daniel Keeley, DK Design, (479) 443-9002, (501) 613-7660, dkdesignoutdoor.com
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