![]() ![]() It sounds and looks fairly straightforward, but it’s a hard style to replicate, or at least to replicate well. In broad terms, Oudolf’s main theme is the use of grasses and large perennials (especially North American prairie species) in a loose style designed to “inspire a feeling of nature”. In fact, it’s quite amazing that even with all of the preconceived ideas and advance knowledge, his garden still managed to impress. Well, luckily for me and everyone else, Oudolf did not disappoint. What if Oudolf’s garden wasn’t quite as amazing as I was hoping it to be? What if after all the pictures I’d seen and books I’d read, it would just be old news? It’s terrible to be let down by your heroes, and I’m easily disappointed by gardens that I build up too much in my mind. ![]() ![]() But with high expectations also comes the risk of disappointment. When I finally found myself on the way to his gardens this past September, my expectations were soaring. Needless to say, I am no different and have been planning a trip there since arriving in Belgium. Given that he is one of the most prominent designers today, it’s no wonder that the gardening masses flock to see what he has created in his own backyard (or actually front yard). When gardeners plan trips to the Netherlands, one of the main reasons is usually Piet Oudolf’s garden in Hummelo. ![]()
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