Colonial Revival garden

**Colonial Garden Design**:
– Design variations based on time period, wealth, climate, and purpose.
– Similar designs in southern and northern colonies.
– Wealthy gardens incorporated newer landscaping ideas.
– Gardens were typically small and near the house.
– Straight paths with raised planting beds.

**History of Colonial Revival Garden Movement**:
– Originated from the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876.
– Popular from late 1800s to late 1930s.
– Influential books published about Colonial Revival gardens.
– Emphasized romanticized versions of colonial gardens.
– Layout focused on symmetry and straight lines.

**Examples of Colonial Revival Gardens**:
– Arlington House in Arlington County, Virginia.
– Bassett Hall near Williamsburg, Virginia.
– William Blount Mansion in Knoxville, Tennessee.
– Colonial Williamsburg near Williamsburg, Virginia.
– Mount Vernon, George Washington’s plantation near Alexandria, Virginia.

**Historic Garden Designs**:
– Various books and publications on historic gardens.
– Focus on different garden styles and designs throughout history.
– Examples include gardens of Colonial Williamsburg and historic New England gardens.

**Garden Themes and Landscaping**:
– Theme gardens and landscaping ideas.
– Encyclopedia of perennials and herbs.
– Public gardens in and around the nation’s capital.
– Emphasis on symmetry in garden design.