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Knot gardens are very formal designs that were popular in England and France in the 17th Century. Herbs were traditionally used for many knot gardens. Low clipped shrubs such as boxwood were added later.  Designs were traditionally created in a square frame and were based on embroideries of the time.

Designs can range from fairly simple to very complex. Most of the designs are kept low so that the pattern is easily seen from above.  Plants are planted to look …