formal gardens

Inspirational Gardens – Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore, Italy

Inspirational Gardens – Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore, Italy – approach from Stresa Magically situated, surrounded by the deep blue waters of Lake Maggiore, the gardens on the Island of Isola Bella, Borromeo family residence, is one of Italy’s most inspirational destinations and a fine example of the Italian [...]

2019-08-08T11:27:22+00:00By Paramount Plants|Garden Inspiration & Ideas|

The landscaped gardens of the National Palace of Queluz were originally inspired by Versailles.

Showcasing topiary in the formal garden – Queluz Palace, Portugal

Topiary

Showcasing topiary in the formal garden – Queluz Palace, Portugal

Central to formal garden planting is geometric pattern, accentuated by the artful use of topiary. It is hard to beat the formal gardens of Portugal’s Queluz Palace, where topiary and geometric lines complement each other exquisitely. […]

2019-08-08T13:23:13+00:00By Paramount Plants|Topiary|