Oriental Garden
An oriental garden includes what would appear to be elements of an informal garden, but in reality is a very purposeful spatial arrangement, with its clipped shrubs and trees, meticulously placed rocks and garden elements. Incorporating constantly changing views as one walks from space to space, coupled with thoughtfully placed water, plants and rocks to convey visual serenity. Oriental gardens are full of deep meanings and symbolism. There are many different types of Japanese or Oriental gardens, but most use similar elements. Instead of colorful flowers and shrubs, like you might see in a Western garden, most Asian gardeners concentrate on the use of rocks, stones, trees, plants, bridges, water and waterfalls. You’ll often see rocks that surround a pond or stream that are then encased with plants or shrubs. In Japanese ponds or streams, you’ll often find koi – a common fish. The gardens purpose is to capture nature and become a quiet place for refection or meditation.

Cottage Garden
The cottage garden can be one of the most charming of all the styles because of the unassuming nature and humble origin. It is marked by informal plantings and style. Low picket fences or walls and small walks to the porch setting are some of the elements that the cottage garden employs. A Cottage Garden is just as it sounds, a smaller cozy garden. Because of the limited space, gardeners play up patches of plants, instead of grass or trees. Since these areas are the focus of the yard, gardeners use colorful plants and ground cover. This is the area to be creative; pick a wide variety of plants you like, that compliment one another in the space. Gardeners often surround these colorful spaces with borders of brick or stone walkways. These borders can be in any geometric design; if you have the space try some patterns to accentuate the area.

Romantic Garden
Who doesn’t love to have fresh flowers on display in your home? It’s one of the benefits of a cutting garden, when you fill it with flowers you love. Roses are a favorite, but you might consider planting other types of flowers, so you’ll have a longer blossoming season. Roses also need special care and space, so make sure you know roses before you choose them. While the garden will be absolutely stunning during the peak season, it won’t last too long, so pick an area of the yard that isn’t the focal point year-round. The results will be well worth it when you have beautiful flowers to display and share with friends. Nurture love in a romantic garden. Scented plants, love seats for two or create privacy in a secluded part of the garden. Create a romantic paradise for entertaining your lover. Put plants that have significant meanings to you and your love.