The Italian-inspired gardening techniques adapted by the French gardeners were then widely used by British gardeners.
British gardeners blended their own styles into these gardening techniques, which influenced later French-style gardens.
Garden beds that are filled with many different kinds of plants make maintenance more difficult.
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Garden beds can be less structured and feature more color but should always have an edging or border.
There is no minimum or maximum size for a French-style garden.
Lavender grows in USDA zones 5 to 9.
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