There’s no doubt about it – formal garden designs simply breathe serenity, order, harmony, predictability. In our fast-paced world, such a space is indeed a rare treat and opportunity for the harrowed mind to rest and rejuvenate!

How does one achieve this structured and peaceful atmosphere? Why not start by checking out some formal landscaping designs on Philadelphia’s Main Line? Let Aardweg Landscaping’s videos on YouTube delight and inspire you, as you see what tends to characterize a formal garden in regards to structure and plant selection.

• Simple geometric design – Formal gardens are built around strong, clean lines that bring bold definition to your garden space.
• Classic elements – Even small touches of elegance, perhaps in the form of stone planters, simple urns or artistic statues, can offer a lot of drama to your ultimate landscaping goals. They bring a distinct feeling of bygone centuries and traditional European high society.
• Repetition in design – Far from being monotonous, repetition in plant shapes and colors brings a sense of cohesion and balance to your garden area. Many of the Aardweg Landscaping videos on YouTube vividly illustrate the effectiveness of this technique in their collection of formal landscaping designs on Philadelphia’s Main Line, as well as the use of mirrored and symmetrical plantings which increase the feeling of soothing, open space.
• Strong structure – Incorporating features that provide bold, year-long appeal is greatly essential to the integrity of the formal design, even in the “off season.”
• Simplicity of choice – While there are literally so many plants to choose from, limiting yourself to a few plants and planting them en masse will create a more dramatic impact. White is a classically formal color and also brings brightness to shady spaces.
• Focal points – Utilize your straight lines to showcase a special feature designed to draw people down your beautifully landscaped pathways.

Start planning your garden’s transformation by perusing the Aardweg portfolio of formal landscaping design on Philadelphia’s Main Line and Aardweg Landscaping’s YouTube videos. The possibilities will take your breath away!

Serving Main Line Philadelphia area clients for over 35-years, full-service landscape design company Aardweg Landscaping of Newtown Square, PA received in 2015 both the “Best Of Houzz” 2015 award for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, and the exclusive “Recommended” badge for top rated pros on Houzz.

To schedule a complimentary on-site consultation, call Aardweg Landscaping at 610-355-0703, or send an email using the website contact form.