Elements
of a Medieval Garden
Little is know about Medieval Garden Design as there are no complete gardens from Medieval period that have survived in their entireity. Much of the information available on Medieval garden design has been gleamed from paintings and records of the time.
Elements of a Medieval Garden
The emergence of modern garden design structures
Medieval Gardens followed a basic formula, including many features which are familiar in garden designs today. Some of the most popular elements were:
Tunnels
These were usually created using trained fruit trees, or roses
Ornamental fountains
Trelliswork





