Ladew Topiary Gardens and House - Taylor MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 34.818 W 076° 30.864
18S E 369940 N 4382271
The Ladew Topiary Garden is a well-maintained example of combined formal and informal garden design. The formalism of the French and Italian garden attitudes is exhibited in the major axis, long vista, topiary shrubs.
Waymark Code: WM15CPW
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2021
Views: 1
National Register of Historic Places--Nomination Form
The Ladew Topiary Garden is a well-maintained example of combined formal and informal garden design. The formalism of the French and Italian garden attitudes is exhibited in the major axis, long vista, topiary shrubs, and use of both active and quiet waters. The informal naturalistic attitudes of English garden design are illustrated by the extensive use of spring bulbs and color coordinated garden areas. The art of topiary dates from Tudor and Elizabethan England and was much used in 18th century Germany. It generally has had a very limited use in contemporary gardens as it is time consuming and expensive to maintain. This makes the extensive collection of topiary found in the Ladew Garden an invaluable resource both to the study of the art and the exposure of it to the public. Large-scale gardens themselves are valuable from a similar aesthetic and educational standpoint. The Ladew House is significant for its association with the Topiary Gardens.
Street address:
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, MD United States
21111
County / Borough / Parish: Harford County
Year listed: 1976
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Domestic,Landscape
Current function: Domestic, Landscape
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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