Islamic Garden Design and Islamic gardens in garden history
The Islamic Garden Design tradition grew out of practical concerns and the irrigation techniques of the Persians. Islamic or Moorish garden design developed to feature repeated garden design elements, including water, symmetry, and the 'Chahah Bagh' - Water channels that split the design of the garden into four.
An Obsession with Tulips
Plants for your garden
The tulip was often used as a sacred symbol in Turkish gardens and so you will often see it portrayed on tiles, perhaps decorating garden fountains.
