Formal garden ideas vary extensively from culture to culture and are in many ways derivative of specific periods of history as well. However, all share a common humanism that seeks to place man at the pinnacle of nature, the master of the planet if you will. As such, symmetry and geometry form the foundational elements of all formal garden styles, regardless of type or size.Geometry is typically based upon key motifs of home architecture. Normally as well, the direction of the garden points to the home in a sense. Some gardens are built along a central axis that lines up with a balcony, a window, or a door. Others have bisecting axes that lead to a central courtyard where a focal point like a fountain or sculpture provides a relaxing view of both the garden and the house from multiple vantage points. Regardless, the whole intention here is to make the garden and the home work together in a synergy of elegance that establishes a feeling of order and system throughout the entire landscape.
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