| It used to be that a garden was simply a place | | | | Next is form, which is mostly to do with the size and |
| where you grew some varieties of fruit, vegetables | | | | shape of objects and how they are balanced in the |
| for the table and perhaps a few flowers for | | | | garden. Just the simple aspect of the size and shape |
| decoration. These days there are a myriad of | | | | of leaves on a tree can have a dramatic effect on |
| landscaping ideas from which you can select one to | | | | your design. |
| suit you. Garden landscaping has evolved into a | | | | After form comes line. This means that your design |
| number of purposes and styles together with the | | | | should be such that it "flows" with the movement of |
| changing ratio of humans to space available and the | | | | the eye. The placement of plants and arrangement |
| evolution continues. Some gardens are designed with | | | | of borders will direct the eye around the garden. |
| wildlife in mind. Others are places where food is | | | | The next element is scale and this is concerned with |
| cultivated, or a place to relax, perhaps just an area | | | | the size of your plantings as they relate to the |
| specifically for pleasure such as a flower garden. With | | | | design. Once again, balance is important: you do not |
| these in mind, what do you want to include in your | | | | want a garden with all the small plants grouped |
| garden? | | | | together in one area and the large plants including the |
| Garden Landscape Ideas | | | | Giant Bird of Paradise in another. Included in scale are |
| There are any number of "tricks" you can use to | | | | other objects in the garden such as sheds, pools and |
| design a garden that is in tune with your personality | | | | ponds. |
| and requirements. Each garden has five basic | | | | Texture is the final element and it also requires |
| elements and you should remember to include these | | | | balance. One texture throughout the garden would |
| in your garden landscaping plan: color, form, line, scale | | | | be bland and uninteresting. Conversely, too many |
| and texture. | | | | textures can be "busy" and confusing. Create texture |
| Color needs no explanation. Whilst some people like | | | | in your garden so that it "flows" from one area to |
| the idea of using one color throughout, it is usually | | | | another. |
| best to include a number of colors in your garden | | | | The final personal touches to individualize your garden |
| design. Balance is the key here, so take care to | | | | come after all the necessary specifications are |
| ensure that the colors you choose do not clash or | | | | completed to your satisfaction. |
| compete for attention. | | | | |