Romantic Revival, 1830-1865

Ohio's population doubled and living centers shifted from agricultural to urban settings. The expanse of industry and technology brought about an increase in leisure time, allowing for purely ornamental gardening. In the face of urban development, people embraced the romantic ideal of natural beauty. Gardening industries flourished, and the first horticultural publications were established. Women were encouraged to tend to the family garden, and architectural elements such as urns became more common in home gardens. The new enthusiasm for design in nature expanded to cemeteries, which moved away from the crowded churchyard to a more open, park-like setting.

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