Britain is just as proud of its gardens and landscapes as of its buildings. The great name of the 18th century is Lancelot "Capability" Brown. He reshaped the parkland of country estates with sweeping lawns, clumps of trees and lakes, so that it looked natural, as if nobody had planned it. He was known for telling owners that their land had great "capabilities" (possibilities), which is how he got his nickname. Later, Gertrude Jekyll often teamed up with the architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, creating colourful gardens around the houses he designed.
Gardens are still an important part of British homes. Every year the Chelsea Flower Show shows off garden designs from Britain and the rest of the world.
