Classic gardens are, by definition, formal gardens. They are distinguished by their clear geometry, symmetry, and sharp lines. They have their origins in ancient history and reached their zenith in formal French gardens such as those at Versailles. In today's world, "classic" still means "of high quality" but it also can mean "traditional" or "beloved". For example, people often say they want to live in a classic movie house or eat classic cuisine. The same word is used for things that are beloved and important. In short, a classical garden is one that uses strict geometrics and rules on how plants should be placed to achieve the most efficient use of space. These gardens were designed to impress others with its owner's wealth and power - something every schoolchild knows. But these gardens were more than that: they were places where the eye could rest and find peace, where imagination could run free - even if only for a few hours each day. They taught us about order, beauty, and harmony - ideals we need today as much as ever before. The first classical gardens were probably created by ancient Egyptians and Assyrians. But it was the Greeks who developed them into an art form that would come to define polite society for several centuries.