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From Frescoes to Flowers
A Tour of Italy By Teri Brown
Here in the United States there are many examples of gardens modeled in the Italian style such as the Dumbarton Oaks garden in Washington, D.C., and the William Paca garden in Annapolis, Md. The famous Filoli in Woodside, Calif., also features an Italian influence.
Bringing a touch of Italy into your own garden can be as easy as placing some citrus plants, potted marble or marble-like pots strategically around your patio or deck. Statues are also a large part of the Italian garden, and you can place them among shrubbery for that classic Renaissance look.
No matter where you live, with the help of frescoes, traditional Italian-style garden architecture and artworks you can add an Italian atmosphere to your home or garden. Vive la Italia!
Photo Credits: Potted plants, Villa Di Torrigiani, Villa Petraia Gardens, lemon and gotto winds photos courtesy of Icangarden.com. Fresco photo courtesy of Classic Decorum.
