Karl-Foerster-Garten, Botanical garden in Potsdam-Bornim, Germany.
Karl-Foerster-Garten is a botanical garden in Potsdam-Bornim with a rectangular sunken pond surrounded by densely planted perennials, grasses, and trees arranged in geometric patterns. The plantings follow clear design lines that shape how visitors move through the space.
A German nurseryman and plant breeder established this garden in 1912 and developed it into a center for horticultural innovation. His work with plant varieties shaped garden design approaches for decades to come.
The garden takes its name from the man who created it and demonstrates how plants and pathways work together to create rhythm that shifts with each season. Visitors can observe how grasses and perennials grow side by side, supporting one another rather than competing for space.
The garden is accessible from sunrise to sunset without an entrance fee and clearly marked paths help visitors navigate the different areas easily. Wear comfortable shoes since you will be walking through plant beds and pathways to see everything.
The garden contains several specimens of a grass variety named after its breeder that changed how ornamental grasses are used in modern garden design. These grasses are especially striking to observe during spring and autumn months.
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