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What’s Your Gardening Style?

Maybe you’ve never quite put your finger on why you choose the plants and designs that you do. This quiz will help you define your preferences, quirks and motivations. Take it to see how your approach aligns with these four global garden styles. That said, wherever your preferences fall, don’t lose sight of the one element that can’t be found in any other garden: your own personal touch!

1 Which genre of plant is your favorite?

A Tropical
B Cut flowers
C Shrubs and trees
D Native plants

2 If you could live in any of these geographical locations, which would you choose?

A Near the ocean — I like to relax in the sun
B In the countryside where there’s a little more space
C On the edge of a grand forest that I can regularly stroll through
D Within driving distance of a mountain

3 As soon as guests enter your living room, they notice…

Vintage art, tile floors and earth tones Floral wallpaper, patterned pillows and a wall of photos Minimal furniture and a tranquil design Lots of natural

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