Subjugate nature to human will!

In the 17th century, France was ruled by Louis XIV. and reached a high level of prosperity. This constributed to the fact that many great artists of that time came to create gardens with unlimited imagination. Versailles became the admired example that promoted this new style of garden design. The most beautiful elements were the arabesques, similiar to those used in contemporary embroidery. Beds shaped like ornaments were framed by small box hetches. The spaces between them were filled with white gravel, creating a wonderful contrast. The basic shape was alweays formed by lawn. To make the whole arrangement look just perfect, colorful dots of summer flowers were placed in-between, giving the bed a pleasantly vivid touch.