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Fire Pits as Focal Points

... theme, use colors and shapes to your advantage. Use complementary or contrasting schemes to build out from your focal point. Regardless of whether you garden, you can use a fire pit to break up your lawn and provide a focal point for your ... Read Read: Fire Pits as Focal Points

By: Rachel Dawson | 22/04/2009 | Gardening

Spot Lights Emphasize Focal Points of your Garden

... trees, buildings or shrubberies. Spotlights are an effective way of turning an entrance way, statue or walkway into the focal point of your home. The effect is particularly compelling if used to highlight features that have natural movement ... Read Read: Spot Lights Emphasize Focal Points of your Garden

By: Robert Goldsmith | 31/08/2006 | Gardening

Use Large Statuary as the Focal Point of Your Garden

... of the statues of famous sculptors are not as expensive as you may think and will occupy a place of importance in your garden and your life. Life size statues of this nature will certainly become a conversation piece with visitors as they ... Read Read: Use Large Statuary as the Focal Point of Your Garden

By: Sarah Martin | 04/10/2009 | Home Improvement

Express Yourself: Adding Interest to Your Garden

There are many ways that you can add interest to a garden. Anything that becomes a focal point will add interest and that can range from garden sculptures to the types of plants you choose. Adding block planting of a particular specimen ... Read Read: Express Yourself: Adding Interest to Your Garden

By: Laurie Lindsay | 11/06/2008 | Gardening
Owen Chubb

Gardening in Small Spaces

... do not distort the overall design by using plants or features which are very big and perhaps out of scale, instead use one two as focal points. This way you’re likely to be more effective than using lots of small indistinct shrubs.    Try ... Read Read: Gardening in Small Spaces

By: Owen Chubb | 10/01/2009 | Gardening

Your Own Japanese Garden: Part 1

... parasol. Stillness is the key word here. Two other abstract notions suggested in a Zen garden are represented physically by a focal point that is not placed centrally, and secondly, a 'window' to a hidden part in your garden. ... Read Read: Your Own Japanese Garden: Part 1

By: Steve Proski | 03/03/2008 | Gardening

Thinking About Garden Design

... to resist this rhythm. One dramatic container, a grouping of similar containers, or some other element such as a garden sculpture, all give you a focal point, which provides a means of organizing. Anything that draws one's eye acts as an ... Read Read: Thinking About Garden Design

By: Juliet S Sadler | 21/02/2009 | Gardening

Gardening on a Very Tight Budget

... with a foundation and add to it gradually? If so, start with purchasing your most expensive plants and shrubs first. Use these as a focal point for your garden. Start watching for sales and discount plants at garden centers and nurseries. ... Read Read: Gardening on a Very Tight Budget

By: Neil Parnham | 14/08/2007 | Gardening

Abhishek Agarwal

Classical Gardening Landscape - A Place For Peace

... trimmed lawn. For many gardening landscape enthusiasts, the classic sundial is the perfect centerpiece or focal point to the garden, although an elegant foundain or birdbath might also add the desired effect. Your focal point should be ... Read Read: Classical Gardening Landscape - A Place For Peace

By: Abhishek Agarwal | 03/02/2009 | Gardening

Creating a Garden - It's All in the Planning

... such as a large tree, gazebo, fountain or other large object that the garden will surround? If so, build around it by finding plants and accessories that complement your focal point. HazardsDetermine what planting zone you live in and what ... Read Read: Creating a Garden - It's All in the Planning

By: Lesa Parham | 23/07/2008 | DIY

The Basics of Designing Gardens

... of the garden to build off of. Evergreen is a favorite of the good bones. Having a focal point is a big benefit for every garden. With no focal point the eye starts to wander here and there without every getting a grasp of a main ... Read Read: The Basics of Designing Gardens

By: Laurie Lindsay | 11/06/2008 | Gardening

The Abc's of Designing Your Garden

... of the garden to build off of. Evergreen is a favorite of the good bones. Having a focal point is a big benefit for every garden. With no focal point the eye starts to wonder here and there without every getting a grasp of a main ... Read Read: The Abc's of Designing Your Garden

By: Marsha D Brown | 25/04/2008 | Gardening

How To Use Stone In The Garden

... leaves have fallen from the garden plants, ivy covered stone walls become a focal point and provide a garden with structure. There are many kinds of stones to choose from. The following is a small list and their descriptions. Large ... Read Read: How To Use Stone In The Garden

By: anonymous | 18/01/2007 | Gardening
Amber Liddell

Using Water In Your Garden

... of light, glistening movements and sounds of nature. Whether moving or still, water always draws the eye, so that it becomes a focal point in the garden. While contemplating the reflections of blooming water lilies or listening to the ... Read Read: Using Water In Your Garden

By: Amber Liddell | 23/02/2009 | Gardening

10 Ways To Make Your Garden More Interesting

... bowling balls, scrap metal, clay pots, anything really. Prepare to get messy and creative! * Add a Focal Point Direct eyes to an area in your garden using a focal point. Try using simple additions like a birdbath or a large pot or add ... Read Read: 10 Ways To Make Your Garden More Interesting

By: Francis Kilkelly | 08/09/2006 | Advice

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