Anglo Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest
Anglo Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest The Anglo-Saxon way of life was considerably changed by the introduction of the Normans in the later eleventh century. Engineering and horticulture were abilities that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. But home life, household architecture, and decoration were out of the question until the Normans taken over the rest of the population. Castles were more standard constructions and often built on blustery hills, where their tenants devoted both time and space to exercising offense and defense, while monasteries were large stone buildings, commonly positioned in the widest, most fertile hollows. The bare fortresses did not provide for the calm avocation of gardening. Berkeley Castle, potentially the most uncorrupted model of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture, still exists today. The keep is said to date from William the Conqueror's time period. A large terrace recommended for exercising and as a way to stop enemies from mining under the walls runs about the building.
One of these terraces, a charming bowling green, is covered grass and flanked by an ancient yew hedge cut into the form of crude battlements.
Outdoor Elegance: Wall fountains
Outdoor Elegance: Wall fountains Having a pond in the vicinity of your outdoor water fountain is no longer necessary because they can now be placed on a wall near by. Digging, installing and cleaning a nearby pond are no longer needed. Plumbing work is no longer needed since this feature in now self-sufficient. However, water needs to be added consistently. Your pond should always contain clean water, so be sure to drain the bowl whenever it gets dirty. Outdoor wall fountains come in many different materials, but they are usually made of stone and metal. Identifying the style you wish for shows the right material to use. It is important to buy hand-crafted, light garden wall fountains which are also simple to hang. The water feature you buy must be simple to maintain as well. The re-circulating pump and hanging hardware are usually the only parts which need additional care in most installations, although there may be some cases in which the setup is a bit more intricate. Little exertion is needed to enliven your garden with these types of fountains.