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AESTHETIC CHARACTERISTICS OF PLANTS

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Texture, form, size, and color are the physical characteristics of plants that provide interest, variety, and aesthetic appeal to a landscape. Besides being essential to life on our planet, plants add beauty and charm with their unique forms and color. Physical characteristics give each plant a distinct look and personality. Some plants are extroverts—loud, boisterous, and energetic attention-getters—while other plants are introverts—quiet, calm, and content to be in the background. A good mix of plant personalities creates an interesting and appealing garden.                                                                Some plants may have more value as a visual element in the landscape based on their physical characteristics.  The visual value describes the energy or impact of the plant in relation to its surroundings....

Adding Fun and Personality to the Landscape

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 Creating an outdoor space that's right for you may not only be about choosing the right hardscaping, trees, shrubs and perennials. See how some people put a personal stamp on their gardens.       Truck Garden The focal point of this water feature is a truck, which lends its bed for plants and its tailgate for a waterfall.                                             Safe From Predators The raccoons and other predators get a surprise with this water feature: The fish are fake.                                                  Tops in Topiary Gardener  takes pruning to an art form that dazzles visitors to his yard. Animals, abstract forms and even brains serve as inspiration for his sculptures.           ...

Terrace Garden Ideas For Your Home

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 If you live in the city and have a terrace, small or big, you can count yourself as lucky. Space in modern cities is getting cluttered and limited. No doubt, the floor areas in contemporary high-rise apartments and complexes are shrinking with each passing day.  One saving grace is the terrace where you can chill and relax. If you love fresh air and a bit of greenery around, then here are some brilliant terrace garden ideas.  Advantages of Terrace Garden A garden is a garden – consisting of blooms, shrubs, herbs, and planters. Most of us love greenery; we love fresh air, and many of us feel so much at home amidst the greens. Here are some pros to having a terrace garden. Being Close To Nature The easiest way to get close to nature is by growing a garden on your terrace. It soothes your mind, body, and soul. In cities across India, rising levels of pollution is a pressing concern for most of us. With a garden right there on the terrace is a respite for sure. You can spend...