Although some of us believe that landscaping is more like a business than an art form, the fact is that landscaping has a rich and complex history, and there are many sayings about the social and cultural development of society. In fact, some people highly value landscaping as an ancient art form, dating back to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Babylonian Hanging Garden created in 600 BC.
While we are busy installing landscapes that bring the best modern technology to our customers, such as outdoor TV and sound systems, it's easy to forget how the concept of "landscape" has changed over time. A few years ago, beautification was considered an absolute luxury. Only the "rich" can decorate their outdoor spaces with beautiful garden beds and terraces, and decorate their backyard with the latest outdoor toys.
Nowadays, some form of landscape - even if it means some trees, a small yard, a porch or courtyard - is expected. Having said that, although the basic landscape is the norm, most homeowners actually take a step further. They believe that it is important to enhance the attractiveness of the family's containment, and more importantly, they like to have an outdoor space that is tailored to their taste. Therefore, I hope to use the landscape as an extension of the home to complete all the comfort and interior luxury. But not always.
For fun, here's a look at the landscaping trends of the past few decades - minus today's Japanese-style spa gardens, outdoor kitchens and fire pit tables.
Roarin '20':
The 1920 landscape was all about greening. Really eager to celebrate and welcome the glory of nature, which leads homeowners to install bird feeders, bird houses and bird baths, as well as fish ponds and rock gardens...anything that can bring more natural things to the family. At this time, bird watching is a common hobby, so plants and trees with berries [such as holly, hawthorn, Nantianzhu, rose, sea otter] are popular choices.
In the homes of the 1920s, the front yard was considered a "public place" and, therefore, received the most attention in terms of landscaping. Most homes have wide front porches, usually equipped with rocking chairs and swings, allowing people to enjoy the natural outdoor scenery comfortably. Most front yards are not fenced, and sidewalks and driveways usually have perennials such as Canterbury Bell, Iris, Foxglove, Phlox, Pyrethrum, Coreopsis, Hollyhock, Rose, Pigeon, Delphinium, Poppy, Carnation and Annual Plant Wait. Such as California Poppy, Cosmos, Petunia, Snapdragon, Verbena, Bachelor Button, Cornflower [Sweet Sudan], Herbaceous Plant, Calendula, Drumstick Phlox, Aster, etc. The shrubs are boxwood, holly, yew, and Abbelia.
The backyard, often referred to as the "service area," is used primarily to dry clothes and store trash, although some owners designate a small area of the backyard as a "private place", usually a shield or fence in trees or shrubs. The borders or around to protect residents from the attention of neighbors and the sun.
Popular entertainment often enters landscape design. Bonfires, bowling alleys, greens and cricket pitches are popular features.
Dirty 30's:
The decade of the Great Depression has made little progress in landscaping. Most homeowners are struggling to make a living, which means little or no money spent on luxury goods, such as landscaping. Having said that, there are still some popular horticultural trends. Large rose gardens were popular in the 1930s, and plants such as hydrangea, lilacs and maize were also popular.
The booming 50s:
Consumerism may be the most appropriate word to describe the theme of the 1950s. As it affects most aspects of life in the 1950s, it affects the type and style of landscaping that is popular in the suburbs. In retrospect, we usually associate the gardens and landscapes of the 1950s with all the "cheesy" things - garden gnomes, plastic pink flamingos, over-used evergreens as a base planting and excessive green lawns. In other words, it is far from the modern environmental protection that is popular today!
Although the landscape of the 1950s may have the image of plastic decorations and boxed hedges, the 1950s was actually defined as the decade of "modernism." Although, this modernism is very different from what is called "modern" style today. In the 1950s, the housing construction industry flourished as a large number of soldiers returned home from the war, married and established families.
However, most of the built houses are on the smaller side, leaving a limited amount of landscape space. The result of space constraints is the "modern" landscape - this style is far from the over-decorated look of the pre-war era.
Although modernism is a fashion style, with the rise of consumerism and the love of all things with price tags, people are fascinated by large and gorgeous items. The garden's flowers are too large, vibrant and colourful. For example, large rose teas such as Garden Party Rose, Tiffany Rose and Chrysler Royal Rose are popular choices. Moreover, consistent with the concept of "following Jones", the lawn is a symbol of the dream life in the suburbs. The greener the lawn, the better! With the boom in consumerism and the desire to maintain the perfect maintenance of the lawn, the market is flooded with lawn care products, including pesticides and chemicals for pest control. At this time, the first lawn spreader was also invented.
You have it! The times have really changed... Next we will look at the landscape trends from the 1960s to the present. stay tuned!
Orignal From: Looking back: Landscaping trends from the 1920s to the 1950s
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