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What is balance and proportion in garden design?
In garden design balance refers to the distribution of visual weight and mass of both hard and soft landscaping. This visual weight...
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What constitutes as a well designed garden?
A well designed garden considers how the space will be used by the clients and what they want out of the space – example, do they like to...
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The seven principles of plant selection
Light, soil and moisture, hardiness, height and spread, type of plant, interest and care make up the seven principles of plant selection....
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What to consider when creating a relaxing contemplative garden
A contemplative garden should evoke feelings of peacefulness, rejuvenation, and relaxation. Ones feelings about colour are often deeply...
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What exactly is the difference between a pergola, an arbour, and a gazebo?
A pergola is an open structure with vertical posts and horizontal rafters. It can be beneficial in obstructing a neighbor’s view into the...
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