San Diego - Martin Luther King Park, Peter Walker
To make a point, repeat yourself...
This is certainly true in a landscape, no matter what the size.
Steps are the best example of a repeating element in a garden. Steps can make a strong, repetitive statement...
They can be rustic:
They can be rustic:
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(The Japanese gardeners knew it all)
They can be modern:
Steps Paul Banguy
Deliberate repetition in an outdoor setting makes a visual point and creates order which calms us immensely.
Ordered vs. chaos - most of us would choose ordered ...
repeating plans, stepping stones, pavers, planters and more can create unity and rhythm...we like that.
Here are some examples of repeating elements outdoors -
there are so many. Try it at home - get a bunch of anything and line them up!
repeating plans, stepping stones, pavers, planters and more can create unity and rhythm...we like that.
Here are some examples of repeating elements outdoors -
there are so many. Try it at home - get a bunch of anything and line them up!
(Naumkeag, Stockbridge, Ma.
Repetition Creates a Serene Landscape
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