A great knot garden is like a great wine: nice at first, but as it matures it takes on complex, sometimes unexpected characteristics that enchant and delight the senses.


Knot gardens are wonderful for residential gardens, estates, botanical and public gardens, institutions like government and university landscapes, and many more applications. A design technique that is thousands of years old but is just as relevant today is rare, but the knot garden is a perfect example.

Do you dream of having one of these charming gardens, but you’re not sure where to start? Here is a comprehensive guide to building a perfect knot garden.