wild bird feathers; and the 1916 Migratory Bird Treaty between the United States and Canada (signed by Great Britain at the time). Landscaping plants often included those with berries like holly, rugose roses, hawthorn and crabapples, meant to attract birds. Birdbaths, birdhouses and bird feeders were common features installed to attract our feathered friends. Water features to enhance bird life may have included goldfish ponds, gazing pools or even waterfalls. People wanted to welcome nature to visit their homes.
A hundred years later, we seem to be revisiting all the Roaring 20s landscaping and gardening trends in parks, new greenspaces, private homes and community associations. The pandemic lockdowns gave birth to renewed interest in making our homes comfortable and joyful. Gardeners may embrace the nostalgia of heirloom plants while valuing timeless natural aesthetics that enhance modern life and homes. Puttering in the backyard garden or a balcony container garden, whether planting blossoms for
beauty or vegetables for the table, is popular once again. Community gardens are more and more common, allowing residents - literally - more room to grow. In city high-rises, urban mid-rises, or sprawling single-family homeowner associations, developers now routinely include ample green space for both beauty and planned recreational purpose.
Members of homeowner and community associations care about appearance and curb appeal, but also about the emotions evoked in the home setting. How do we feel when we turn into the driveway or walk up to the building entrance? Landscaping helps determine the answer to that question. Wildlife and wildflower gardens serve dual purposes, looking beautiful while providing habitat for bees and birds. Today’s landscape design both emulates and honors the past while avoiding imitation or historical duplication. Whether we know it or not we borrow bits and pieces of 1920s garden and landscape design every day. It seems the dreamy Gatsby gardens and the landscape of the Roaring 20s are well worth revisiting.
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