The southern end of the lower terrace was designed around the excavated relics of a summerhouse. Boxwood-edged parterres hold a variety of flowers and herbs punctuated by potted topiaries. The central section of the lower terrace is devoted to ornamental boxwood knot garden which evokes forms developed in the Renaissance. The northern end of the terrace holds a small apple orchard. Among the varied and numerous plants on this terrace are different varieties of roses, honeysuckle, peonies, chrysanthemums, snapdragons, and herbs such as thyme, lavender, verbena, basil, and oregano.