Formal Garden Courtyard Design
The Formal Garden style brings perfect symmetry and geometric parterre to your courtyard. Courtyards are intimate enclosed gardens that create a private world within your property — sheltered from wind, warmed by reflected heat, and ideal for contemplative or social gatherings.
Color Palette
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Key Characteristics
Perfect symmetryGeometric parterreCentral focal fountainClipped evergreen structureGrand axial vista
Primary Materials
- Cut stone paving
- Clipped box hedging
- Classical fountain
- Gravel parterre
- Iron obelisks
Why This Combination Works
Formal Garden design works exceptionally well in courtyard spaces because its emphasis on perfect symmetry complements the room's need for light and shadow patterns.
Design Considerations
- Light and shadow patterns
- Scale-appropriate planting
- Water feature acoustics
- Seating placement
- Vertical greening opportunities
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