More unusual themes might be built around literature, history, or cooking. A Shakespearean garden would incorporate plants mentioned in William Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. Likewise, a Biblical garden has plants from the Bible. A children's garden might have bright, easy to grow flowers and vegetables. Another kid pleasing garden is a taco garden with tomatoes, lettuce, cilantro, and peppers.
Woodland gardens depend on random plantings of shade loving plants.
Many woodland gardens rely on native perennials and shrubs. Annuals, groundcovers, and trees may also be used. Winding paths through the garden encourage exploration and discovery. Prairie gardens follow the pattern of native prairies. The garden is dominated by grasses and sedges and accented with prairie flowers.