An informal design is most effective, and simplicity is very important. Unless the area is quite large, avoid the use of excessive numbers of plants or elaborate rock formations.
A modern-looking bowl-shaped planter works well for this informal design. Terra-cotta adds a Mediterranean feel, but concrete is more weather resistant.
Exploring Monticello, one notices many features of the informal design, such as serpentine walks, meandering streams and clumps of trees and shrubs emulating wild plantings.
Make it diagonal or slightly angled in a formal garden, or curving in an informal design.
informal design, as in creating one with formal
character. Not only have the cultural and visual aspects
to be compatible, but unlike the formal herb garden, the
diversity of plant material available for use in an
informal setting is much greater.
The once mismatched, uninspired plantings have been replaced with a more cohesive yet informal design of drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plants.
Depending on the current theme or style of your home and garden, flagstone walks can be given a formal or informal design. Formal flagstone walks are straight while informal designs make use of slight curves and bends.
 See also: Plant, Gardener, Flower, Gardening, Bloom
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