Focal points in gardens

The beginning and end of this traditional allee is a classic urn. This focal point is accentuated with a circle of stonework. Brian Fo...

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Learn how and where to place focal points in your landscape and what purpose focal points serve in your garden design.

With my Focal Points eBook you’ll learn strategic tips and tricks to place focal points in your landscape so they not only look great but have a purpose. No more guessing at where to put statues, sculptures, bird baths, fountains and other points of interest.

Garden features are larger, eye-catching items in the garden. Basically anything that’s not a floor, fence or plant! Some features are actually fixtures that you may want to disguise, while others add interest and focal points.

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Find out how to use sculptures, benches and plants to draw the eye and direct attention in the landscape

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4 posts published by Not Another Gardening Blog during June 2012

Create a knockout yard with these simple strategies. Think way ahead It's sunny now, but will it be in a few years? Once the trellis is built, the garden shed goes up and the trees get big, will you still have sunshine where you want it? That sunny wildflower patch you envision by the fence won't work if you plant trees there now. You can move some plants later, but your basic layout should incorporate changing shade patterns.

Make a garden arch or arbour a focal point in your garden with these design ideas. Arches add structure, introduce hints of colour and perfumed notes, and can transform your outdoor space into a beautiful floral haven.

Statues you see at your local garden center look great until you bring them home and try to figure out where to put them in your yard. Just like clutter or awkward furniture positioning inside your home, garden statues that don’t quite fit just right can really make your yard look cramped, messy, and even tacky. […]

Transforming your outdoor space into a natural oasis is easier than you think, especially when you incorporate large rocks into your landscaping design.

4 simple ways to arrange flowers and plants in your garden to get that beautiful layered look that you want... even if you're a beginner!

Browse Asian outdoor decorating ideas and remodel inspiration, including unique landscapes, pools, porches, and patios to create your own Asian outdoor living space.