In the strictest sense of the term, a Shakespearean garden is that is composed of plants that are mentioned directly in the works of William Shakespeare. In some designs, this definition is expanded to include all plants, flowers, and herbs that were popular for gardening during the Elizabethan period of English history. Regardless of how purist one is with the definition, a few things are distinctive about this style of garden design.For one thing, it is one of the most flexible garden designs you can invest in. Plants matter more than geometry. This allows us to design layouts that are complimentary to a variety of homes and yards throughout the Houston area. Secondly, these gardens are colorful and aromatic. Thirdly, they are large enough to walk through and enjoy from within, just as they were in Shakespeare’s time.
Shakespearean gardens are very organic. During Elizabethan times, only organic materials were available to maintain garden vitality. The fertilizers we use are custom mixed from organic components and applied at appropriate times as a part of garden maintenance. Irrigation and drainage, however, can be done with modern systems. These systems are carefully concealed to maintain the integrity of the garden’s aesthetic.
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