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garden design principles serve as
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guidelines for creating harmonious
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functional and Visually appealing
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outdoor Spaces by understanding and
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applying these principles gardeners can
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create Landscapes that reflect their
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personal style while maximizing Beauty
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sustainability here's a concise overview
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of key garden design principles unity
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and Harmony Unity creates a sense of
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cohesion and continuity in the garden
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achieve Unity by repeating colors
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textures shapes or themes throughout the
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landscape harmonize different elements
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to create a balanced and Visually
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pleasing composition balance balance
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refers to the distribution of visual
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weight in the garden aim for symmetry
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asymmetry or radial balance to create a
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equilibrium balance plantings Hardscape
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features and Open Spaces to create a
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harmonious overall design proportion and
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scale proportion relates to the size and
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relationship of elements within the
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garden choose plants structures and
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decorative elements that are
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proportional to the overall space and to
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each other consider the scale of your
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garden in relation to its surroundings
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to ensure a balanced and appropriate
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design Rhythm and repetition Rhythm
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creates movement and flow in the garden
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use repeating patterns lines or shapes
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to guide the eye and create a sense of
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Rhythm introduce repetition in plantings
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Pathways or architectural features to
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establish visual continuity and interest
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focal points Point focal points draw
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attention and create visual interest in
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the garden select prominent elements
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such as specimen trees sculptures water
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features or architectural structures to
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serve as focal points place them
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strategically to create focal areas and
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enhance the overall design hierarchy and
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emphasis establish hierarchy by
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prioritizing key elements and focal
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points within the garden use contrast in
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color texture or size to emphasize
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important features and create visual
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impact direct attention to focal points
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through strategic placement and
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framing transition and
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flow transition smoothly between
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different areas and elements in the
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garden to create a sense of continuity
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flow use Pathways Borders or gradual
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changes in height and texture to connect
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spaces and guide movement throughout the
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landscape functionality and practicality
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design the garden with usability and
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practicality in mind consider how the
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space will be used and tailor the layout
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accordingly create functional areas for
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activities such as dining relaxation and
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gardening and ensure easy access and
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circulation seasonal interest and
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diversity incorporate a variety of
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plants textures and colors to provide
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yearr round interest and diversity in
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the garden select plants with different
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blooming times foliage colors and
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seasonal characteristics to ensure
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continuous Beauty and enjoyment
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year by applying these garden design
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principles you can create a
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well-balanced visually stunning and
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functional outdoor space that reflects
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your personality and enhances your
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lifestyle experiment with different
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combinations and adaptations to find the
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perfect design for your garden
