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The Principle of Proportion

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If you feel like a giant in your garden or your outdoor areas feel overwhelming or insignificant, you’re probably experiencing a problem with proportion. In this episode we chat about practical ways to identify and achieve proportion. We discuss how to take cues from your garden’s broader context and the effect of scale, shapes, colour and foliage on achieving proportion. This episode is the third in a series on garden design principles aimed at helping you assess your garden and create a beautiful space that works for you. Photos for this episode⁠ are on Instagram at ⁠OnGardenDesign⁠ ☕☕☕⁠ BUY US A COFFEE⁠ if you loved this episode 🌼🌷🌱

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