Cross-shaped garden

Herbal gardens of the cross shape are read by the classical variety of gardens. Prototypes of such gardens are the famous monastery reptiles, which became widespread in the Middle Ages. The Christian symbolism of the cross was designed to protect the garden with medicinal herbs, of which various drugs were prepared, from the action of the dark forces. They were planned according to the type of Roman gardens, the predecessors of which were Persian gardens, located around the with sanctuaries. In such gardens, surrounded by brick or stone walls and bounded by straight paths, plants were grown in rows.

For a grassy cross-shaped garden, a rectangular piece of land is required. The rows of the city are placed in green within four symmetrically arranged squares in different corners of the garden, separated by paths. Along the thresholds you can plant a border of low flowers( marigold, calendula) or perennial crops. A well-groomed and tidy zid garden is attached to low hedges fringing the forested squares. They must be regularly cut to avoid shading. Paths can be made of any material, but it is better from gravel or natural stone, so that the historical natural originality of the cruciform garden of herbs is not disturbed. In the monastery gardens the paths were traditionally laid out with cobblestones, up to the

bi , resting on their practicality and durability.

The center of the cross-shaped garden at the intersection of tracks can be decorated with a small flower bed of the right shape. In the middle place high plants or one dominant shrub, the height of the grasses decreases from the center to the edges. Such a flower bed is evenly illuminated by the sun from all sides, and it is easy to process it.

The cross-shaped flowerbed with a circular path - the classic view of a symmetrical flower bed - can serve as a model for creating a grassy garden. Sadiki of this form - strict and at the same time leaving room for imagination - have traditionally been broken in the monastery gardens, and, perhaps, this also hides their special charm. The circular path unites the lateral paths converging towards the center, closing them in the middle of the flower bed. In the center of the garden you can install a decorative element of decorations, for example, a sundial, a drinking bowl for birds in the form of a bowl of water, or simply plant a tall bush that will serve as a visual support for the entire composition. It can be a decorative flowering bush, for example, a rose or a tall shrubbery lover - at your discretion

Possible placement of herbs in a cruciform cruciate-shaped garden

1. Mullein, elecampane, marshmallow / mallow.2a. Valerian.2b. Dill, tarragon.3 - Cumin, coriander, anise.4. All kinds of mint. 5. Garden sorrel.6. Wormwood medicinal.7 - Monard.8. Basil.9a. Calendula.9b. Melissa.10a. Thyme.10b. Hyssop.11a. Sage. 11 b. Lavender.12. Marjoram, savory garden.13 Anis.14. Oregano, rosemary.15. Fennel, wormwood.16. Borage.17. Parsley.18. Lucrezanets, a mixture with lavender and Santolina

Strict symmetry of the cruciform garden leaves room for variations. The successful moment of registration is the fringing of forested areas of low live burr p odyu

An important moment in the organization of a garden of cruciform grasses is the design of its center, where all the paths converge. It can be a well, a small pond, a drinking bowl for birds or an independent flower bed of the correct form. In any case, the element chosen for design should play the role of the composition center.