21st Century Garden

Author: Peyrelle
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Publication Date: 2002-02-01
Features: The purpose of writing this book is to collect and present some novel, interesting, and time-tested exemplary works in garden design at the turn of the new millennium. However, gardens are built based on personal preferences. While selecting works based on my own interests, I have also tried to respect the views of the world-class garden designers discussed in this book. I am showcasing the works of many talented garden designers. Some of them are quite controversial in their approach, intending to make visitors to the gardens feel uneasy or shocked. On the other hand, some gardens, such as Princess Sturdza's beautiful garden in France and Caroline Tisdall's stunning Kynoch Court garden in southern England, are included not only because they represent a new style in garden design but also because they emphasize ecological conservation. I included Martha Schwartz's latest work because it vividly reflects the vitality and bold innovation of Americans. Meanwhile, the work of the Popes at Hadspen House in England is a brilliant example of how a trained eye can bring creative changes to a flowerbed edged with perennials. Their works illustrate a growing trend: artists and designers trained in fine arts and decorative arts are bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor gardens. Another significant trend is the use of terraces to extend living spaces, a concept that is gaining popularity worldwide. Here, families can gather, and plants are primarily grown in containers. In countries with warm climates, terraces have existed for centuries; now, with the rapid increase in hardy container plants that can survive winter, terraces are emerging in many regions. Plants from around the world, grown in containers and shipped to foreign markets, are creating terraces with African, Mexican, or Caribbean vibes. As a result, the concept of the "Gardenroom" is being widely accepted. They come to the garden to showcase their talents. Climate change is driving transformations in garden design trends, and as the new century dawns, it will have a fundamental impact on the industry. It seems that due to temperature changes, we can only vaguely perceive the characteristics of rainfall and wind, and the temperate zones will significantly shrink. So, by then, will we be able to grow Mediterranean flowers in Scotland or swamp plants in southern France? How will increased wind speed affect our choices of tree species? What about winters without frost? Of course, the trend of global warming allows us to grow many plants suited to warm climates, and "dry" gravel gardens have become highly sought after due to their ease of cultivation and maintenance. By the end of the new century, the garden industry may look very different.