Garden Fountains for Tight Areas
Garden Fountains for Tight Areas Since water makes a reflection, small spaces will appear larger. Increasing the reflective aspects of a fountain or water feature are possible by using dark materials. Night time is a great occasion to draw attention to the illuminated, colored underwater lights in your new water feature. Eco-lights powered by sunlight can be used during the day whereas you can use lights to enhance your backyard at night. The comforting effect produced by these is oftentimes used in nature techniques to alleviate anxiety and stress. The vegetation in your yard is a great spot to fit in your water feature. Your pond, man-made river, or fountain is the perfect feature to draw people’s interest. The versatility of water features is that they can be set up in large backyards as well as in small verandas. Considerably transforming the ambience is possible by placing it in the most appropriate place and include the finest accompaniments.
The Results of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Garden Design
The Results of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Garden Design The Anglo-Saxon way of life was dramatically changed by the introduction of the Normans in the later eleventh century. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. However, there was no time for home life, domestic design, and decoration until the Normans had overcome the whole region.
Monasteries and castles served different purposes, so while monasteries were large stone structures assembled in only the most fruitful, wide dales, castles were set upon blustery knolls where the residents focused on learning offensive and defensive strategies. The serene method of gardening was impractical in these dreary bastions. The early Anglo-Norman style of architecture is exemplified in Berkeley Castle, which is most likely the most untouched sample we have. The keep is said to date from William the Conqueror's time. A big terrace recommended for exercising and as a way to stop attackers from mining under the walls runs around the building. A picturesque bowling green, covered in grass and surrounded by battlements clipped out of an ancient yew hedge, creates one of the terraces.