These can be used either as focal points to catch the eye and form the central feature in the garden picture, or be tucked away so that one comes upon them as delightful surprises. Light-coloured statues and ornaments look well against a background of dark evergreen foliage or reflected in water.
Parterre is the name given to any level area of ground occupied by a pattern of beds. In public parks and large gardens the parterres may be wonderfully elaborate but even in small gardens a simple parterre may be an effective feature, particularly near the house where such a formal treatment is appropriate.
Parterre is the name given to any level area of ground occupied by a pattern of beds. In public parks and large gardens the parterres may be wonderfully elaborate but even in small gardens a simple parterre may be an effective feature, particularly near the house where such a formal treatment is appropriate.