: an elaborately designed garden especially of flowers or herbs
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Full sun Soil Type: Average, dry to medium, well-draining
Soil pH: Neutral to alkaline (6.5-8.0+)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
This low-growing evergreen is commonly used in knot gardens and other formal settings but works equally well as an informal groundcover.—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 Of course, the grounds are just as impressive and include an ornamental knot garden and a walled vegetable garden.—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 Jon found a photo of the property's earlier boxwood knot garden and re-created it.—Jarret Einck, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2021