Garden and Flowers

Knot gardens went back centuries ago especially during the 14th and 15th centuries when it is the hype. Their unique beauty, not to mention the different designs make knot gardens a one of its kind garden. But what is a knot garden? A knot garden is a garden of low-clipped hedges planted and trimmed in order to create a knotted-cord effect. The different plants come in and out of each other that give the knotted-cord effect. There are two kinds of knot gardens, the open style where in the soil can be seen within the design and the close style where every space of the design is totally covered with plants.

The one and only time consuming job in maintaining a knot garden is the clipping and trimming of the hedges from time to time so that the design will be maintained. A knot garden is a formal garden that uses different kinds of plant materials. It is therefore important to really delineate your lines and choose the plants carefully. This is more so if you are planning on making an open style knot garden because you have to maintain it so that there will be no visible plants in the open areas, even weeds because it can ruin the design.

If you are attempting to make a knot garden at home, it is advisable to start a small one first and then you can expand your design to your original desired size later once you got the hang of maintaining your knot garden. The first thing you do is to visualize your knot garden and then transfer it on paper. This way you can make the necessary adjustments and your design can be more appreciated. Before deciding on what plants to use, you have to decide first where to plant your knot garden because the sun or the shade will determine the kinds of plants that you will be using. Once you have all of these done, it is time to plot the garden in the actual area. You can use sticks and ropes to mark the specific areas of the garden. Once you have done this, then it is time to plant your chosen plant materials. Make sure to leave a small space at intersections. This will give the impression that the plants are really intertwined. In weeks, your design will start to come out. Continue pruning and trimming your plants as necessary as well as water, fertilize and mulch.

Making a knot garden is a commitment of time, energy, effort and patience. A great knot garden is a work of art.