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The Brits love their gardens. In fact, gardening is a rather popular activity in the country. Some popular flowers include roses, lady's mantles, lavender, and geraniums.

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Traditional cottage gardens are really beautiful. In addition to flowers, British garden owners also grow their own food, including apples, pears, and strawberries, to name a few.

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Greek gardens are all about white walls, local plants, and lots of flowers. Terracotta pots are very popular because clay retains moisture, so in a warm climate, that's very important.

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Colorful accents in doors, windows, and furniture add to the beauty of Greek gardens. Olive trees, citrus trees, and flowers such as bougainvillea, are very popular.

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French gardens, especially those found in the countryside, are gorgeous. Stucco walls, stone features, and plenty of flowers are usually found both at the front and back of houses. 

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French gardens often feature earthy tones, evergreen shrubs, trees, and flowering plants such as viburnum and hydrangea.

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Mexican gardens are all about local plants, including agave, cactus, yucca, dahlias, and so on. 

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Many Mexican gardens are rooted in colonial architecture and feature patios, ceramic tiles, and warm tones. 

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The Sichtungsgarten, or "viewing garden," became popular in countries such as Germany and the Netherlands after World War II. 

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These are also known as trial gardens. Different plant varieties are trialed for long periods of time to ascertain the best species to grow. 

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Dutch gardens are all about flowers. From tulips to roses, anemones, crocuses, and everything in between, locals pride themselves on their flowery gardens.  

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"In addition, much attention is paid to wildflowers and the existing biodiversity," points out garden photographer and author Maayke de Ridder.

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Morocco -

Moroccan gardens are often found in riads. These traditional houses have a courtyard in the center, which is usually adorned with plants and oftentimes, a fountain.

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Moroccan gardens mix Moorish, Islamic, and French influences. Beautiful tiles, archways, and plants make these spaces quite special.
 

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China -

Chinese gardens usually combine a few different elements, including plants, stones, and water.  

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Local flowers include the azalea, peony, chrysanthemum, and sweet osmanthus, among others. 

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Colombia -

Colombia is one of the world's leading flower producers, with roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums being among the country's major exports. 

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Naturally, people grow lots of flowers in their gardens too. A popular example is the cattleya trianae, also known as the Christmas orchid or Flor de Mayo.

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Swedes like their koloni. These are allotment gardens usually with wooden cottages. This is the place to grow vegetables and flowers.  

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Sweden's allotment gardens were first used to produce vegetables after World War II. 

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Australia -

Aussie gardens can be quite different, but local flora is preferred. In Australia, you'll find many gardens with native plants such as yucca. 

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Japanese gardens can be really magical places. There is an emphasis on nicely landscaped shrubs, plants, and flowers, as well as stone placement. Water is usually also a feature.

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Koi ponds are popular in Japanese gardens. These fish are seen as a sign of good fortune and perseverance. 

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Russia -

In Russia, it's all about the dacha. These are small plots of land which date back to Imperial times. The Tsar would allot land for people to grow food in.

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Today, these suburban plots of land (and houses) are more of a luxury rather than a means to survive, but they continue to exist and provide an escape from city life. 

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United States -

Lawns, both in front and backyards, are popular across the US, but ever since colonial times, people have been growing their own food at home too. 

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The number of Americans growing their own produce has grown over the last few years. 

Sources: (Business Insider) (Family Handyman) 

See also: How to grow your garden without soil

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