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Herbaceous borders as they are known today were first popularly used in gardens in the Victorian Era . Hybridization and new imported plant species revolutionized the form of British gardens in the 18th and 19th centuries. In addition, the works of Gertrude Jekyll , a British 20th Century garden designer and prolific writer, popularized the use of the ''herbaceous border'' through a revival of the British cottage garden. The herbaceous border was work-intensive, as the perennials had to be dug up every 3-4 years and divided to keep the bed clean-looking and prevent the plants from overgrowth. In World War I this type of border became less popular in Britain as there was a shortage of labour to keep the gardens maintained. However, there are still some celebrated examples in British gardens. REFERENCES |
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