What is a Shrubbery?
A shrubbery is a garden feature which is composed, as one might imagine, primarily of shrubs. Shrubberies were common in 19th century English gardens, and they continue to be used in very traditional formal gardens. They were also immortalized in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, a famous 1974 film in which a shrubbery is demanded as a toll to enter a particular woodland. The shrubs used in a shrubbery can vary widely, depending on the taste of the gardener and the style of the garden. Generally, the shrubs are carefully planted and grouped in a way which will be attractive as the shrubs mature. Maintenance is also required, ensuring that the shrubbery does not grow out of control, and allowing visitors to appreciate the natural beauty of the shrubs incorporated within it. This garden feature is one of the hallmarks of the so-called “gardenesque” style, which rose to prominence in England in the early 1800s. This style of gardening was characterized by a desire to place an emphasis on i
