What is a formal garden? originally appeared on Dengarden. A formal garden sounds grand and imposing, evoking images of huge, impeccably manicured gardens attached to European palaces. But what if we ...

According to the American Boxwood Society, boxwood, botanically referred to as buxus, is proclaimed to be “Man’s oldest garden ornamental.” About 4000 B.C., the Egyptians used boxwood in their gardens ...

Formal gardens are located both in the shade or sun. The term, formal garden, is used to describe many types of gardens, but it always denotes form and pattern. They differ from the informal or more ...

Boxwoods have been in recorded history since 4000 B.C. when the Egyptians first used them in formal gardens. They came to North America from Europe and Asia in the mid-1600s. The American Boxwood ...

Formal garden design, both classic and timeless, highlights strong evergreen structure and a peaceful palette. With origins dating back to ancient times, formal gardens are characterized by linear ...

More than 20 years ago, I wrote a book about gardens in the historic Washington neighborhood of Georgetown. Photographer Mick Hales took the pictures. We called it "The Secret Gardens of Georgetown," ...