Garden Design Principles
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What are the building blocks for good design? Why do some gardens just feel right? In this episode we chat about how to apply design principles for creating or improving your garden. We talk about the theory behind landscape design elements, principles and even laws, and share practical ways to achieve these. If you love a list, a bit of theory and some formulas for great garden design, then tune in for a light-hearted exploration of our top three design principles. Photos for this episode are on Instagram at OnGardenDesign. (00:00) Intro (02:31) General Principles (04:02) Elements of Design (05:29) Laws of Design (12:22) Unity (18:29) Balance (24:06) Scale (28:13) Garden Events
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