Greek / Roman Garden
The Greek and Roman cultures were the first known to create gardens for entertaining and enjoyment instead of growing fruits and vegetables for eating. The area is usually an enclosed area, surrounded by walls, or large hedges. Roman gardeners often use large sculptures, often of Greek or Roman Gods, as a centerpiece. Blue and white are popular colors in the Greek culture; you’ll often find that extends to the garden with elaborate tile designs in a patio area or walkway. You might also find blue and white decorated pots. You’ll also find olive and wine themes in both cultures; olive trees might be planted along a wall or fence; and you might find olive and wine designs in pottery or furniture.

Italian Garden
Italian gardens, just like Italian architecture, use classic principles, like symmetry, columns, and sculpture. With symmetry, the gardens are usually divided equally on two sides by sidewalks or trees. Then, each side is designed exactly the same. The geometric design might also be used in smaller planters used near the home to plant patterns of flowers or herbs. Sculptures, water fountains or statuaries might be a focal point in the garden surrounded by exquisite plants or flowers. While a wide variety of trees will grow in Italy, they’re most known for olive and cypress trees.

Spanish Garden
With the exquisite climate in Spain and South America, the garden is a place people love to gather. Because of the hot sun, you’ll see many people use lush trees or install a covered terrace to shade a seating area. The use of bright color is also popular; Spanish designers incorporate patterned tiles into a deck or patio area. Color is also used in the plant-life itself, because of the weather, gardeners have a wide palette to choose from.