Noted garden design enthusiast Marjorie G. Rosen has been a prominent figure in horticultural circles in New York and the UK as a longtime board member of the Royal Oak Foundation, the Royal Botanic Garden, and the New York Botanical Garden. Marjorie G. Rosen, who presided over the British company Arts Britannia, Ltd., for nearly 25 years, first fell in love with gardens while living in London in the 1970s and ‘80s.
Beautiful traditional English-style gardens can be found across London and other cities in the UK. Some of the defining features of an English garden include:
-Man-made lakes: Larger English gardens planned in the naturalist style often include water features in the form of artificial small streams, ponds, and lakes. However, the water elements have organic borders and blend in naturally with the landscape.
-Climbing plants: In the cottage-style English garden, climbing plants such as ivy, rose, and jasmine can be found growing on the side of a house or along structures made from wire or wood. Climbing plants can also be used to camouflage wear and tear on an exterior wall.
-Herbs: During the Victorian Age, home gardens were the primary source of medicinal herbs. Today, culinary herbs, such as oregano, mint, and thyme, are commonly found in English gardens. Experts advise to grow these plants in separate pots or plant them along paved footpaths.
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