13. Formal and informal gardens It may not, at first glance, look deliberately ‘designed’ at all. Structure of design is clear and apparent e.g. knot gardens. Private and personal spaces. Often public or semi-public spaces Planting is loose and features are quirky or casual. Strong shapes in planting and formal features – topiary and monumental sculpture Not necessarily symmetrical at all – though balance is still important Follows a strict symmetry Informal garden Formal Garden
14. Formal and informal garden features Wildlife ponds or streams Straight stone lined water features, formal fountains Wild or native hedging ( Cratageus monogyna ) Box ( Buxus sempervirens ) or other clipped hedges Abstract statutes or use of feature stones etc, rustic fences or arches Representational statutes; dressed stone walls, clean lines Informal garden features Formal garden features
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