Prairie garden

The movement 'the New Perennials' emerged in the 1990s. Its main representative is Dutch garden architect Piet Oudolf.

Prairie style adopts an ecological approach, choosing plantings that are sustainable, low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly. Perennials are planted in irregular groups (drifts). The emphasis is on native flowering plants and grasses. Plants are combined to create a long-lived, self-sustaining plant community.

The whole planting scheme creates a dynamic impression through the combination of plants with different colours, shapes and textures; through the mobility of grasses in the wind and through seasonal changes. This creates a natural, unaffected atmosphere.

This planting style combines beautifully with art sculptures, as can be seen, for example, at the Singer Laren museum and museum Voorlinden.