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“Large or small, [the garden] should be orderly and rich. It should be well fenced from the outside world. It should by no means imitate either the willfulness or the wildness of nature, but should look like a thing never to be seen except near the house. It should, in fact, look like part of the…” quote by William Morris
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“Large or small, [the garden] should be orderly and rich. It should be well fenced from the outside world. It should by no means imitate either the willfulness or the wildness of nature, but should look like a thing never to be seen except near the house. It should, in fact, look like part of the house.”

William Morris

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Source Book: The Earthly Paradise by William Morris, 1896

A garden should be cultivated with order and richness, reflecting domestic harmony rather than wild nature.

In simple terms: Gardens need structure and beauty, mirroring the home.

Key Takeaway

Design gardens as extensions of the house.

Themes

order beauty domestic harmony

Mood

calm inspired

Type

practical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • home landscaping
  • urban gardening
  • public parks

Key Concepts

landscape design aesthetics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance order with natural spontaneity?
  • What elements of home can be reflected in your garden?
A Different Perspective

Strict order may stifle natural diversity.

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