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The Elements of Great Landscape Design

Want to make your garden more memorable? Incorporate these simple, yet critical, design elements.

Grassy garden path between stone edging
 

Create Visual Lines

A line can be any "skinny" element that wanders through the garden. Common lines include paths, fences, edgings, or a wall. In general, curved lines are more interesting than straight ones. Use to entice visitors to a special place (like a shady nook) or to draw their eyes to a special element (like that $200 Japanese maple you broke your piggy bank to buy).



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