The Dutch style does not involve the use of driftwood or any hardscape materials.
Popularized in the 1930s, the Dutch aquascaping style is entirely focused on the culture and arrangement of aquatic plants. The Dutch style does not involve the use of driftwood or any hardscape materials. The main focus is placed on the height, color, and texture of a wide variety of plants and the basic technique of construction is the terracing approach. It may look easy to accomplish, but aquascapers need a wide range of plant knowledge to create an aesthetically pleasing aquascape.