{"id":38545,"date":"2021-12-20T06:40:17","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T11:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=38545"},"modified":"2021-12-20T06:44:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T11:44:31","slug":"7-rules-to-follow-when-doing-diy-landscaping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/7-rules-to-follow-when-doing-diy-landscaping\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Rules to Follow When Doing DIY Landscaping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/fenced-backyard-garden-TXEJR47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\" style=\"margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<p><strong>Introduction:<\/strong><br \/>\nGuiding principles don&#8217;t have to be constraining. They can be applied by any gardener, amateur or professional, and they result in a more successful, satisfying design. You can still get creative, but creative in a way that incorporates tried and tested methods to make the most of your outdoor space.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s begin with &#8220;The Law of Significant Enclosure&#8221; as the first of seven guiding principles for DIY landscaping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>The law of significant enclosure<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>One might think that the more open an outdoor space is, the better a garden feels. The law of significant enclosure disputes this, insisting that \u2018enclosure&#8217; be a basic feature of every residential garden. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Your  garden is a source of refuge and having an outdoor space to call your own  provides you with an additional (and natural) living area. Think of your garden  as a room that requires walls at least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardendesign.com\/landscape-design\/rules.html\">one-third the length<\/a> of the horizontal space  you&#8217;re inhabiting.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Your walls can be shrubs, trees, trellises with vining  plants, or even hanging fabric. You can also combine different elements for a  more eclectic look. <\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote\" id=\"3rdb\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">View some examples of landscape enclosure techniques:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table hheader\">\n<li class=\"h52header\">\n<h5>Landscaping With Tree\/Shrubs\/Plants:<\/h5>\n<p>  \t\t  If you have a sizable yard area, trees, shrubs and plantings are the best and more aesthetic way to gain enclosure &#8211; in other words, use nature. The goal is to enclose the landscape perimeter and leave the inside open using lawn and pathways. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01a.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01a.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01a-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Landscape Enclosure <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using trees<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=using+trees+for+landscape+privacy&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjBiMf12Or0AhW_M1kFHZ-gDH8Q2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=using+trees+for+landscape+privacy&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1CXEFjeIGDtImgAcAB4AIABLIgByQKSAQE4mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=p2-8YYGZD7_n5NoPn8Gy-Ac&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using shrubs<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=using+shrubs+for+landscape+privacy&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwif_7qC2er0AhVbJVkFHb4JBasQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=using+shrubs+for+landscape+privacy&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1CNEliLHGDjHWgAcAB4AIABNIgBogKSAQE3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=wm-8YZ-WE9vK5NoPvpOU2Ao&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using perennials<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=using+perennials+landscape+privacy&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwil3ezZ2er0AhV2lnIEHdb-ArgQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=using+perennials+landscape+privacy&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1DtCljtCmC9DWgAcAB4AIABLIgBVZIBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=eXC8YeW8I_asytMP1v2LwAs&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Natural Surroundings:<\/h5>\n<p>If you are lucky to have your property bordered by woods or other natural landscape, you can use the natural surroundings to gain enclosure. Accent the natural surroundings with other plantings to create your personal oasis.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Natural surroundings are nice, but the question is who owns the &#8220;woods behind your house&#8221;? These woods could always be developed. If that is a possibility, you might want to consider building your own enclosure perimeter to ensure privacy in the event your natural surroundings are removed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01b.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Landscape Enclosure <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; Using Nature<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=using+nature+for+landscape+privacy&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjClLrA3Or0AhWUqXIEHR9IBZgQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=using+nature+for+landscape+privacy&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1D1GFjMH2DEIWgAcAB4AIABUIgB0AKSAQE3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=aXO8YYK8JpTTytMPn5CVwAk&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Use Fencing:<\/h5>\n<p>Fencing is one of the instant ways to form enclosure &#8211; especially for landscapes that are close to each other as with townhomes and single-home communities. You can make your fence decorative in design; plus you can add plantings and other potted plants for garden color.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/typefence_03b.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/typefence_03b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/typefence_03b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Landscape Enclosure <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using fencing<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=using+fencing+for+landscape+privacy+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjh3vS53ur0AhVsqnIEHVDvDL8Q2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=using+fencing+for+landscape+privacy+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1CfFVilHGC9HmgAcAB4AIABM4gBsQKSAQE3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=dHW8YeHUL-zUytMP0N6z-As&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899#imgrc=vAvoy9BJpNAhWM\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using living wall<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=living+wall+for++privacy+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiZ8o353ur0AhUgn3IEHb4pCYwQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=living+wall+for++privacy+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1D-E1j-E2DlFmgAcAB4AIABL4gBW5IBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=-XW8YdmRE6C-ytMPvtOk4Ag&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using pergolas<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=pergola+for+privacy+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiP4Mje4Or0AhURrXIEHblgBgMQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=pergola+for+privacy+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB46BwgjEO8DECdQtSdYtSdg5DVoAHAAeACAAS-IAV6SAQEymAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=2ne8YY-LIJHaytMPucGZGA&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Adding Hardscapes:<\/h5>\n<p>Hardscapes can be used as property boundaries, walls, and other hardscape structures that allow for plantings, entertainment, pools, and other structures.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01d.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01d.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_01d-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none last\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Landscape Enclosure<em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using hardscape<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=hardscape+landscape+design+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjH2onL4Or0AhUkr3IEHceJAegQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=hardscape+landscape+design+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQ6BwgjEO8DECc6BggAEAgQHlCHCFjuD2DmEWgAcAB4AIABTIgB1gKSAQE3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=sXe8YYe-J6TeytMPx5OGwA4&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using stone walls<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=stone+wall+for+privacy+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwihtoeY3-r0AhXgn3IEHXYRBaAQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=stone+wall+for+privacy+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1C0CVjrKGC0LGgBcAB4AIABQYgBogKSAQE2mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=Ona8YaGxDeC_ytMP9qKUgAo&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=landscaping+plans&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">landscaping plans<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=live+trees&#038;rh=n%3A3752061&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">live trees for planting<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=live+shrubs+plants&#038;rh=n%3A13349841&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">live shrub plants<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturesaccentslandscape.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/31\/ideas-for-stunning-enclosed-spaces-from-a-landscape-designer-in-berks-county-pa\">HOW TO: create enclosed landscape space<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite pin\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/futility99\/garden-enclosure\/\">PINTEREST: garden enclosure ideas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/privacy-in-yard-4135143\">INFO: landscape ideas for privacy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/e-wO-LqEQb4\">YOUTUBE: how to create perfect landscape<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: water features (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more8 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-ideas-yard-landscape.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Lifestyle matters<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>A  landscape can be as unique as the gardener who creates it, but it should suit  what you are willing to give it in terms of time and effort. Consider your  expectations, evaluate your available space, observe your sunlight exposure,  and think about the time you&#8217;d like to devote to your garden.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Will your garden  be a high-traffic area? Do you have kids or pets? What will the space most  commonly be used for? These types of questions help you to determine the type of turf you choose, the food in  which you grow &#8211; just about everything you put into your garden. <\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Some lifestyle ideas to consider:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table hheader\">\n<li class=\"h52header\">\n<h5>Planning a Garden:<\/h5>\n<p>If you live within a climate zone where the freeze has passed, it\u2019s time to plan your vegetable garden. Planning begins with deciding which type of fresh vegetables you would like to harvest.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/time-start-vegetable-garden\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/vegefield-800x500_c.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/field-potatoes-harvest-landing-2168030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Make is a project for the entire family. It is a good skill set to know. And an appreciate to gain when the harvest comes in.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link img\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/time-start-vegetable-garden\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Time To Start Your Vegetable Garden<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Designing Play Area:<\/h5>\n<p>The best thing about summer: It is long and gets lots of fun. It is also hot but the best time spends with family and friends. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">This summer comes in the middle of a global pandemic and all we need to spend most of our time at home. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/fun-outdoor-play-areas-that-will-keep-your-kids-entertained-all-summer\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/playarea-800x500_c.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/girl-childhood-garden-backyard-1863906\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">So let\u2019s put some fun in your outdoor space with your kids to have a better family and friends time together.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link last img\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/fun-outdoor-play-areas-that-will-keep-your-kids-entertained-all-summer\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">12 Fun Outdoor Play Areas That Will Keep Your Kids Entertained<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=vegetable+seeds&#038;rh=n%3A3564020011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">vegetable seeds<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=flower+beds&#038;rh=n%3A14623212011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">flower beds<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=playset&#038;rh=n%3A166424011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">play sets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burkholderlandscape.com\/how-to-discover-your-landscape-style\/\">HOW TO: discover your landscape style<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/lifestyle\/gardening\/g2456\/landscaping-ideas\/\">IMAGES: ideas for enchanting garden<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/myAqsNHXpUc\">YOUTUBE: lifestyle gardening<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Other Lifestyle Ideas<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/landscaping-space-family-lawn-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lawngame_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/landscaping-space-family-lawn-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Landscaping Space for Family Lawn Games<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage col9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/spring-planning-yard-tennis-court\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/tennisracket-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/spring-planning-yard-tennis-court\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Spring Planning For a Yard Tennis Court<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- magazine script --><\/p>\n<div id=\"magtopics\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Other <em>Photo Remodeling Ideas<\/em> About<br \/>\n&#8220;Landscape Additions&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row postremodelingideas\">\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/ideas-for-things-to-include-while-renovating-your-backyard\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/backyardreno_01.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/ideas-for-things-to-include-while-renovating-your-backyard\/\">Ideas for Things to Include While Renovating Your Backyard<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/ways-to-make-your-backyard-more-private\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/privacylandscape_06.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/ways-to-make-your-backyard-more-private\/\">6 Ways to Make Your Backyard More Private<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-know-if-your-pond-can-support-koi\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pondkoi_04.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-know-if-your-pond-can-support-koi\/\">How To Know if Your Pond Can Support Koi<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_02.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/top-view-of-a-green-lawn-with-seating-areas-and-a--EMU9D25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Start big<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Faced  with the decision to make a staircase wider or narrower, a pool longer or  shorter, a pergola lower or higher, the general rule is that size matters and  that big is better. When possible, go big on your prominent features and when  planting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardendesign.com\/landscape-design\/rules.html\">start with the big<\/a> and then gradually add the  small.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Start with the trees, then the shrubs, then perennials, then the ground  cover. Your &lsquo;big&#8217; design elements and &lsquo;big&#8217; plantings will give your garden  structure and will set the scene for your little plants to be the crowning  glory of your surrounding landscape.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote\" id=\"3rdb\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Samples where starting big can help with design:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table hheader\">\n<li class=\"h52header\">\n<h5>Adding Flower Beds:<\/h5>\n<p>Flower beds are good starting point when thinking big &#8211; especially if you are planning for large, tired beds with defined borders.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">From here, you can plan the surrounding landscape that will include a lawn area, trees, and perhaps the patio.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Other potential &#8220;starting big&#8221; include ponds, rock waterfalls, and tiered landscaping.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03a.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03a.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03a-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Starting Big <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with flower beds<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=flower+bed+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwitsfvM5Or0AhXLqXIEHTpID-AQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=flower+bed+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQCBAeUKAJWKAJYO4LaABwAHgAgAEyiAFekgEBMpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=53u8Ye2hFcvTytMPupC9gA4&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899#imgrc=LsGU91mnp25F_M\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with tiered beds<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=tiered+flower+bed+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwj9lM_z5Or0AhXIgnIEHSpzB_0Q2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=tiered+flower+bed+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQ6BwgjEO8DECdQ1g1YxBVg3RtoAHAAeACAAS-IAa0BkgEBNJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=OHy8Yf2YGciFytMPquad6A8&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899#imgrc=2Cdyhf9yK8x_HM\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with tiered landscaping<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=tiered+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjlv5H55Or0AhWMg3IEHe3SA-UQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=tiered+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeOgcIIxDvAxAnOgYIABAHEB46CAgAEAgQBxAeOggIABAHEAUQHlD3IFjFe2CFfWgCcAB4AIABaYgBpgmSAQQyMy4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=Q3y8YaWSPIyHytMP7aWPqA4&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with pond<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=pond+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwju7-eP5er0AhUcgHIEHeK6CwUQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=pond+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAcQHjIICAAQBxAFEB4yCAgAEAgQBxAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeOgcIIxDvAxAnOgYIABAIEB5QuxFYkhZg6hdoAHAAeACAAWWIAacCkgEDNC4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=c3y8Ya7qIJyAytMP4vWuKA&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with rock waterfall<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=rock+waterfall+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwj8y5Oh5er0AhUwgnIEHbFlDIMQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=rock+waterfall+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOgUIABCABDoICAAQBxAFEB46CAgAEAgQBxAeULMdWJEwYKoyaABwAHgAgAE4iAGJBZIBAjE1mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=l3y8YbykN7CEytMPscuxmAg&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Working With a Deck or Patio:<\/h5>\n<p>Decks and patios are big landscaping decisions that can shape your overall look. Especially decks or patios that extend out and take up a large area of the yard for entertainment, outdoor cooking, and relaxation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03b.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Starting Big <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with deck<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=deck+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjiodmf5-r0AhU-A1kFHQHNBngQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=deck+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAHEB4yCAgAEAcQBRAeMggIABAHEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB46BwgjEO8DECc6BggAEAgQHlD7GFihLGDiLmgBcAB4AIABMogBmgKSAQE2mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=rX68YaKXLL6G5NoPgZqbwAc&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with floating deck<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=floating+deck+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiUpP-55-r0AhX6FVkFHV3KBBEQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=floating+deck+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAcQHjoICAAQCBAHEB5QvAhY0BJgrxRoAHAAeACAATKIAa8DkgECMTCYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=5H68YZSiNfqr5NoP3ZSTiAE&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with patio<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=patio+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiP39nH5-r0AhV5BVkFHYnUBmsQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=patio+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIGCAAQBxAeMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQBxAeOgcIIxDvAxAnUNsKWLkTYNkVaABwAHgAgAEziAGSApIBATaYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=AX-8Yc_aJfmK5NoPiamb2AY&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with outdoor entertainment<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=outdoor+entertaining+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwi7ncXQ5-r0AhXkGlkFHQmFCtIQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=outdoor+enter+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgYIABAHEB46BwgjEO8DECc6BQgAEIAEOggIABAIEAcQHlDkCliyHGD8LmgAcAB4AIABSYgBiAWSAQIxNJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=FH-8YbvDCeS15NoPiYqqkA0&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with outdoor kitchen<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=outdoor+kitchen+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjFrona5-r0AhUzBVkFHfo5BY0Q2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=outdoor+kitchen+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAgQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABAIEAcQHlDsEFjCGWDaG2gAcAB4AIABN4gB-QKSAQE4mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=KH-8YcX6CLOK5NoP-vOU6Ag&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899#imgrc=Mtiy_FzMSvCXGM\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Adding a Swimming Pool:<\/h5>\n<p>Swimming pools &#8211; inground and above &#8211; can take up the entire entire landscape. So &#8220;start big&#8221; with the pool, the size you want to incorporate, and then follow-up with the landscaping that may include hardscape around the pool, potted flower containers, and trees to form a security fence and privacy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03c.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03c.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_03c-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Starting Big <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with swimming pool<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=inground+swimming+pool+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjx4NqF5-r0AhXpCVkFHQWeDggQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=inground+swimming+pool+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1DVB1jVB2CtCmgAcAB4AIABOYgBbZIBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=d368YbHJDemT5NoPhby6QA&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with above ground pool<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=above+ground+swimming+pool+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjIg6uO5-r0AhXKUDUKHeYUDIoQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=above+ground+swimming+pool+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEOgcIIxDvAxAnOgYIABAHEB46CAgAEAgQBxAeOgYIABAIEB5QjApY-R1g8B9oAHAAeACAATmIAa0EkgECMTOYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=iX68YYibE8qh1QHmqbDQCA&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; with hot tub<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=hot+tub+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiq3LeX5-r0AhWpCVkFHUwxAG8Q2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=hot+tub+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoICAAQCBAHEB46BggAEAcQHjoICAAQBxAFEB5Q8gtYsxRgwRZoAHAAeACAAVCIAYcDkgEBOJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=nH68YaqeGKmT5NoPzOKA-AY&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=flower+planter&#038;rh=n%3A553798&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">flower planters<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=outdoor+kitchen+grill&#038;rh=n%3A553760&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">outdoor kitchen grill<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=swimming+pool+games&#038;rh=n%3A2327106011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">swimming pool games<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diynetwork.com\/how-to\/outdoors\/landscaping\/how-to-design-a-great-yard-with-landscape-plants\">HOW TO: design yard w\/ plants<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/outdoors\/landscaping-and-hardscaping\/the-essential-steps-to-landscape-design-pictures\">INFO: essential steps landscape design<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f4HAmuBmJms\">YOUTUBE: landscape design site planning<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column10 photoplacement more6 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/sides\/side-spec-landscape-ideas.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- fourth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"4th\">fourth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>The regulating line<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>The  line is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/design\/styles\/line-garden-design\/\">most important<\/a> and useful of all design  elements. Everything in the garden involves line, and by following the  regulating line (a doorway, a building edge, a window) or a distinctive  landscape feature (prominent tree, existing pool, property boundary) you can  follow an imaginary line that helps connect and organize the design. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Strong  lines draw your eye into the landscape, directing both where people look and  where they go. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/design\/styles\/line-garden-design\/\">four main ways<\/a> to describe strong lines:  curved, straight, horizontal, and vertical. None is more important than  another, as each has different effects.\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 25px !important; margin-left: 20px !important; margin-bottom: -25px !important\">\n<li style=\"list-style: square !important\">Curved lines shape informal garden beds  and add interest to pathways.<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-top: -18px !important\">Straight lines evoke a sense of order<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-top: -18px !important\">Horizontal  lines create a sense of stability<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-top: -18px !important\">Vertical lines project movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote\" id=\"3rdb\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\"> Mix it up  and have a bit of fun with your lines!<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table hheader\">\n<li class=\"h52header\">\n<h5>Curved Lines:<\/h5>\n<p>Who says your garden path needs to be straight &#8211; or even that the stepping stones need to be symmetric. Creating a curved path will also give you a curved flower bed that adds interest to your landscape.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04a.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04a.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04a-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Regulating Lines <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Curved Lines<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=curved+lines+in+landscape+design&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiny92Vwur0AhXXBVkFHXPRCb0Q2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=curved+lines+in+landscape+design&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABAHEAUQHjoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAUQHlDkEFjDNGDyOGgBcAB4AIABRIgB8wWSAQIxN5gBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=zFe8Yae1K9eL5NoP86Kn6As&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899#imgrc=NGt70ZvzTRaYXM\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Straight Lines:<\/h5>\n<p>Some pathways need to be straight &#8211; like the one leading to the entryway. Other straight line landscaping include fences, garden beds, and lawn cutting.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04c.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04c.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04c-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Regulating Lines <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Straight Lines<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=straignt+lines+in+landscape+design&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjgv8yxxOr0AhXJE1kFHWCYAWQQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=straignt+lines+in+landscape+design&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1C1DFjTImCbJWgAcAB4AIABc4gB9gOSAQM5LjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=IFq8YeCvAcmn5NoP4LCGoAY&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899#imgrc=QINdtovJhZYSaM\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Horizontal Lines:<\/h5>\n<p>An example of horizontal design a enclosed pond accented by two sitting benches placed in a horizontal position. The terrace or patio is likewise shaped horizontally. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04b.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Regulating Lines <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Horizontal Lines<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=using+horizontal+lines+in+landscape+design&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiw_Zmexer0AhUFBFkFHSlmBkUQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=using+horizontal+lines+in+landscape+design&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1CVDFjaEWDyE2gAcAB4AIABNYgBswKSAQE3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=A1u8YfDvL4WI5NoPqcyZqAQ&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Vertical Lines:<\/h5>\n<p>What vertical lines can you see in this backyard structure? First note the vertical lines that make up the pergola; the vertical lines of the pillars that hold up the pergola; and the vertical lines that form the deck.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04d.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04d.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_04d-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Regulating Lines <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Vertical Lines<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=using+vertical+lines+in+landscape+design&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjZ45anxer0AhXdCVkFHX9pCaQQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=using+vertical+lines+in+landscape+design&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1CrGViSJGDBJmgAcAB4AIABOogBqwOSAQE5mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=Flu8YdmAJd2T5NoP_9KloAo&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pathway+stepping+stones&#038;rh=n%3A553800&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pathway stepping stones<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=outdoor+bench&#038;rh=n%3A553826&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">outdoor benches<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pergola&#038;rh=n%3A11117588011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pergolas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ugaoo.com\/knowledge-center\/importance-of-lines-in-landscape-gardening\/\">ASK: importance of lines in landscape<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygreenimpressions.com\/blog\/bid\/318132\/The-4-Elements-of-Landscape-Design-Composition\">INFO: landscape design composition<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-RGIaSfvp2U\">YOUTUBE: using lines in landscape<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more7 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Landscape Thinking<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/increase-yard-biodiversity-on-your-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/bamboo-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/increase-yard-biodiversity-on-your-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">4 Ways to Increase Biodiversity on Your Property<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage col9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/5-beautiful-tips-creating-bee-friendly-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bee-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/5-beautiful-tips-creating-bee-friendly-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">5 Beautiful Tips for Creating a Bee-Friendly Garden<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage col9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/photo-analysis-design-better-yard-drainage-system-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/drain-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/photo-analysis-design-better-yard-drainage-system-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Designing A Better Yard Drainage System (Infographic)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ideas-googlead\" id=\"adspace\">\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;advertisement&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<div class=\"script-googlebox\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- letsrenovate image responsive --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3974480447825003\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9885492968\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p class=\"endad\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;end&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- fifth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"5th\">fifth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_05.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_05.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_05-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/backyard-EWM267D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>The golden rectangle<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>For  centuries, designers have used the golden rectangle in garden design. The Great  Pyramids of Giza, the Greek Parthenon, Ryoanji Temple &#8211; the golden rectangle  has been <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgardenlab.com\/2018\/05\/20\/golden-ratio-design-principle\/\">used throughout history<\/a> as a guide to a pleasing  sense of balance and order.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">The Golden Rectangle is a rectangle where the ratio of the short side to the long side equals the ratio of the long side to the sum of both sides. Written mathematically the Golden Rectangle is:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line\">\n<li class=\"first\">A = Short Side <\/li>\n<li>B = Long Side<\/li>\n<li class=\"last\">(A\/B) = (B\/(A+B))<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important; margin-left: -20px !important\">Alternatively, if you know the length of the short side of the rectangle, simply multiply it by the \u2018Golden Ratio&#8217; (1.618) to derive the appropriate length of the long side of the rectangle. For example, if the short side is 8 feet long (2.4 metres), the long side should be approximately 13 feet long (3.9 metres). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li  style=\"margin-top: 50px !important\">Used in everything from flower beds and lawns to terraces and arbors, the golden rectangle fosters organic and natural looking compositions that are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Let&#8217;s view some examples:<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote none\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table hheader\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: -15px !important\">\n<h5>Front Landscaping:<\/h5>\n<p>  \t\tNote the arrangement of the shrubs, junipers, and small tree plantings. Everything fits within the &#8220;golden triangle&#8221; accented by the curved concrete edging and lawn.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_05a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_05a.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_05a-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Golden Triangle <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Front Landscaping<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=golden+triangle+front+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwinls3s8ur0AhVZqHIEHXR4DqcQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=golden+triangle+front+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIHCCMQ7wMQJ1DnBVjnBWCmDWgAcAB4AIABLYgBV5IBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=14q8YefOMNnQytMP9PC5uAo&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Golden Triangle<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=golden+triangle+landscaping+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiWs5rbt-r0AhXtBVkFHbNxDoIQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=golden+triangle+landscaping+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIHCCMQ7wMQJ1CMC1iMC2CLGWgAcAB4AIABN4gBa5IBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=1Uy8Ydb0Je2L5NoPs-O5kAg&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899#imgrc=fAZDct4rrhhORM\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Backyard Landscaping:<\/h5>\n<p>  \t\tCan you view the triangle from this photo? It begins at the base of the patio and extends down along the stone wall bedding. The opposite side of the triangle is the white boundary fence. Within the triangle perimeter are mulch beds with select flowering shrubs and perennials. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_05b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_05b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_05b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Golden Triangle <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Triangular Backyard Landscaping<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=golden+triangular+backyard+landscaping&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjyjIbwuur0AhUYrXIEHSOpDIwQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=golden+triangular+backyard+landscaping&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1DtB1i9M2DFNmgAcAB4AIABMIgBkwOSAQE5mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=JlC8YfLhJpjaytMPo9Ky4Ag&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Using the Golden Ratio<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=golden+ratio+for+garden+landscaping&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiHg7vOu-r0AhX0gHIEHZtDDHcQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=golden+ratio+for+garden+landscaping&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1DvG1jvG2DOHmgAcAB4AIABOYgBapIBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=7FC8YYfdJvSBytMPm4exuAc&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=patio+dining+set&#038;rh=n%3A16135381011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">patio dining set<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=patio+conversation+set&#038;rh=n%3A16135380011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">patio conversation set<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=firepit&#038;rh=n%3A14107621&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">outdoor firepits<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">References (opens new win except noted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">SERVICES: landscape services (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/special\/spaces\/golden-rectangle-garden.htm\">HOW TO: use golden triangle<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trianglegardener.com\/proportion-and-patterns\/\">INFO: proportion and patterns<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite blogplan bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\" bottombreak\"><a href=\"\/garden-design\/\">PLANNING: garden design (same win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column10 photoplacement more3 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/sides\/side-finance-ideas.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- youtube contractor script --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; 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idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_06.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_06.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_06-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_06-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_06-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#7th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/a-lovely-backyard-with-pool-PCEWGHK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Balance is a state of being<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Research  tells us that we are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/news\/principles_of_landscape_design\">most comfortable<\/a> in landscapes that have a  sense of balance. There are two major types of balance: symmetrical and  asymmetrical. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Symmetrical balance is used in formal landscapes when one side of the landscape is a mirror image of the opposite side. This type of balance appears to be rather stiff in appearance and often is highly maintained.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Asymmetrical balance, also known as informal balance, differs from one side to the other and appears to be relaxing and free-flowing. <\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote\">\n<h6 class=\"plain\">Whichever you choose, balance is a state of being. Let&#8217;s view some examples:<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table hheader\">\n<li class=\"h52header\">\n<h5> Asymmetrical Balance:<\/h5>\n<p>Asymmetrical balance works nicely with sloped landscaping. In this example, the shed with its size dimensions is placed on the high end of the slope. The landscape then slopes downward with shrub and tree plantings.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_06a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_06a.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_06a-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Landscape Balance<em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Asymmetrical Balance<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=asymmetrical+balance+garden+landscaping&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwi28Z3Iver0AhWAA1kFHaZMCCYQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=asymmetrical+balance+garden+landscaping&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIHCCMQ7wMQJ1DOHVjsMGC8NWgBcAB4AIABL4gBW5IBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=-FK8YbaVG4CH5NoPppmhsAI&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Using Balance<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=using+balance+in+garden+landscaping&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwje28vlver0AhViGlkFHSfwASkQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=using+balance+in+garden+landscaping&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1D9DFirMWDiNWgAcAB4AIABZYgB7AOSAQM4LjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=NlO8Yd5o4rTk2g-n4IfIAg&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>Symmetrical Balance:<\/h5>\n<p>Symmetrical is where the landscaping is the same height and shape on one side versus the other. This design works perfectly for garden paths and walkways where the plantings will be the same height and shape.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_06b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_06b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_06b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Landscape Balance <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Symmetrical Balance<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=symmetrical+balance+garden+landscaping&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwih7qDPver0AhUFAFkFHRcIDJIQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=symmetrical+balance+garden+landscaping&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1D9Clj9CmCEDmgAcAB4AIABMIgBWpIBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=B1O8YeHOCoWA5NoPl5CwkAk&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#7th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden+tool+set&#038;rh=n%3A3614854011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">garden tool set<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden+hedger&#038;rh=n%3A553938&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">garden hedger<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=electric+mower&#038;rh=n%3A4543152011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">electric mower<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prettypurpledoor.com\/should-landscaping-be-symmetrical\/\">HOW TO: balance asymmetrical landscape<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/gardens\/garden-design-tips-finding-balance-in-the-garden\/\">INFO: finding balance garden design<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/owuc-cfHWAw\">YOUTUBE: principles of balance<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Making It Smart<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/creating-smart-landscaping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/smartgarden_01a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/creating-smart-landscaping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Creating Smart Landscaping For The Future<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage col9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/5-beautiful-tips-creating-bee-friendly-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bee-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/5-beautiful-tips-creating-bee-friendly-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">5 Beautiful Tips for Creating a Bee-Friendly Garden<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- seventh section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"7th\">seventh and last &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_07.jpg\" alt=\"rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_07.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_07-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_07-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/DYIlandscape_07-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/123rf.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Focalization<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Any  good design has a focal point &#8211; the place where the viewer&#8217;s eye is first  attracted. Each area of your landscape design should have a focal point, which  allows the viewer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/creating-focal-points-in-garden-design-1402337\">gradually discover<\/a> other plants and features in  your garden.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote none\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: -30px !important\">\n<div class=\"column11\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Focalization <em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Landscape Focalization<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=focalization+landscaping&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiDnISdvur0AhVUGVkFHfygA-MQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=focalization+&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgBMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoECAAQQzoICAAQgAQQsQM6CAgAELEDEIMBOgcIABCxAxBDUIQUWMM3YKRJaABwAHgAgAG5AYgBywaSAQQxMy4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=qlO8YYOfEdSy5NoP_MGOmA4&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"> &#8211; using flower bed<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=flower+bed+focal+point+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwivzpP6wOr0AhUvCFkFHZxeAdkQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=flower+bed+foca&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIGCAAQCBAeOgcIIxDvAxAnOgcIABCxAxBDOgQIABBDUKILWNorYLNDaABwAHgAgAG0AYgB7QOSAQM2LjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=hla8Ya_zGq-Q5NoPnL2FyA0&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using a tree or shrub<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=tree+focal+point+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjpxKqGwer0AhVwD1kFHWwYDO4Q2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=tree+focal+point+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoICAAQCBAHEB5Qth1YjiNg3SVoAHAAeACAATqIAYUCkgEBNZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=n1a8Yan5O_Ce5NoP7LCw8A4&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using water fountain<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=water+fountain+focal+point+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwi3u6Ozwer0AhUMF1kFHeBlBJ8Q2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=water+fountain+focal+point+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoICAAQCBAHEB5QnzFY9Epg7E1oAHAAeACAATeIAakFkgECMTWYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=_la8YbfEDoyu5NoP4MuR-Ak&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using gazing ball<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=gazing+ball+focal+point+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwih4aLWwer0AhXGFFkFHasIBmMQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=gazing+ball+focal+point+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABAHEAUQHjoICAAQCBAHEB5Qrw5YvSNgxSVoAHAAeACAATeIAZ4EkgECMTKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=R1e8YeGhJsap5NoPq5GYmAY&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; using garden pond<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=garden+pond+focal+point+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwj8sIXhwer0AhXJE1kFHWCYAWQQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=garden+pond+focal+point+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABAHEAUQHjoICAAQCBAHEB46BQgAEIAEOgYIABAFEB5Q1w9Ylh1g9R5oAHAAeACAAT-IAY8EkgECMTKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=Xle8YfyJDcmn5NoP4LCGoAY&#038;bih=937&#038;biw=1899\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important\">Focal points can be scaled to the size of your garden and can even  be seasonal. It displays as a small decor piece that adds to your garden landscaping.<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments sidenote none\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash line table hheader check1\">\n<li class=\"h51header\">\n<h5>Make Sure To Light It Up:<\/h5>\n<p>There are many things that make the home look warmer, beautiful, and more inviting. One such thing is landscaping. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Homes with nicely done landscapes, having beautiful flowers and trees with well-defined shapes, are often look at as a lot better than homes with little or no landscaping. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">\n<div class=\"photoinsert\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-you-should-know-about-landscape-lighting\/\" class=\"imbed-photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/landcapelight_01-768x512.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/switzers_nursery\/5376092101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flickr<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">As a matter of fact, landscaping is one way you get houses with not-so-good architectural designs to look more appealing.<\/li>\n<li class=\"link img last\"><span>view post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/what-you-should-know-about-landscape-lighting\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What You Should Know About Landscape Lighting<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"h52header\">\n<h5>Getting Started<\/h5>\n<p>If  you&#8217;re wondering where to start with your landscape creation or transformation,  look no further than your front yard. It&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diynetwork.com\/how-to\/outdoors\/landscaping\/the-essential-steps-to-landscape-design-pictures\" rel=\"follow\">first thing you see<\/a> when you drive up to your  house and it&#8217;s your chance to wow guests before they&#8217;ve even made it inside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Getting your front yard looking great gives you the inspiration and confidence  to tackle the back, where you can add more personalization and more function. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Laying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolturf.com.au\/turf-types\/\">instant turf<\/a> is an economical way to get  started and can add thousands to your property with added curb appeal. The green space  created by an instant lawn also has benefits for your physical and mental  health, and will play a huge role in your motivation for completing your  do-it-yourself landscape design. <\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next to more yard n&#8217; garden topics &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#7th',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=landscaping+lights&#038;rh=n%3A553784&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">landscaping lights<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=landscaping+path+lighting&#038;rh=n%3A553784&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">landscape path lighting<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=deck+lighting&#038;rh=n%3A5486437011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">deck lighting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share about<br \/>rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeandsocial.com\/outdoor\/landscaping\/what-is-the-importance-of-focalization-in-landscaping\">WHY: importance of focalization<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbrsd.org\/cms\/lib\/MA01907488\/Centricity\/Domain\/250\/focalization.pdf\">INFO: principles of focalization<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lU-LLtrOpKM\">YOUTUBE: backyard lighting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon7\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"infoarticle\">\n<p class=\"author\"><strong>Author Bio:<\/strong><br \/>Jacqui Coombe has been a prolific reader since childhood, and now channels her love of the written word into writing content on a range of topics from business, marketing and finance to travel and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imagecredit\">Cover image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/woman-drawing-landscape-design-on-a-digital-tablet-Y63ALNE\">rules to follow when doing DIY landscaping by envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">end of post &#8230; please share it!<\/p>\n<table class=\"sharequote white image\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"twittericon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?button_hashtag=Recommending this 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class=\"amazonshop\" id=\"shopservice\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .shopaccordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span>Amazon Garden:<\/span> Garden Ponds<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+pond+kit&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water pond kits<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pond+fountain&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pond fountains<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pond+lighting&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pond lights<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pond+decor&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pond decor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ZZZ&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pond liners<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pond+pumps&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pond pumps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pond+filtration&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pond filtration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pond+water+treatment&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water treatment<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pond+liners&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pond netting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pond+heater&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pond heater<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pond+test+kits&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pond test kits<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pond+water+lily&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pond water lily<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column10\">\n<p class=\"bestseller\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shopamazon\/shop-garden-landscape-design.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view bestsellers in landscaping design<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Fountains &amp; Waterfalls<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden+fountain&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">garden fountains<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pond+fountain&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pond fountains<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=cascading+fountain&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cascading fountain<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=freestanding+fountain&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">freestanding fountains<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tabletop+fountain&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">tabletop fountain<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wall+fountain&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wall fountain<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden+waterfall+kit&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">waterfall kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=waterfall+pump&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">waterfall pump<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=waterfall+rock&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">waterfall rock<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Weather Art<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=outdoor+clocks&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">outdoor clocks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=rain+barrels&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">rain barrels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=rain+chains&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">rain chains<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=weathervanes&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">weathervanes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=weather+stations&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">weather stations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=windmills&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">windmills<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+chimes&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind chimes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column5\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Garden Statues<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">garden statues<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=angel+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">angels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=cherub+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">cherubs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=animal+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">animals<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bird+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">birds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=buddha+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">buddhas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dragon+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">dragons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gargoyle+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">gargoyles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gnome+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">gnomes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=religious+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">religious<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=resin+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">resin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ceramic+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ceramic<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=metal+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">metal<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=stone+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">stone<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=clay+garden+statue&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">clay<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .search --><\/p>\n<div class=\"amazonsearch\">\n<p>or simply search by entering garden water feature or other remodeling need<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-content\">\n<div class=\"search-block\">\n<form class=\"search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search?\" method=\"GET\" target=\"_blank\"><input class=\"search-value\" name=\"keywords\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Search Term\" \/><input name=\"i\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"lawngarden\" \/><input id=\"btn-search-button\" class=\"search-button\" title=\"search\" type=\"submit\" value=\"\" \/><select class=\"optionmobile searchfield\" style=\"display: none;\" name=\"tag\"><option value=\"lifeplanning-20\"><\/option><\/select><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- end searh --><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lighttip margin\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"imgtip\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/lighttip.png\" alt=\"reminder\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"texttip\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">make sure to include water features in your landscaping plan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imagebreak new\" id=\"recenttopics\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/home-improvement-magazine\/content-frames\/post-gallery-content-yard.html\" class=\"contentframe\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<div class=\"pagenavigation largelist\">\n<div  id=\"navfloatsection\">\n<div class=\"navfloat headtitle\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"navfloat intro\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#begincontent',500); return false;\" title=\"topic\">7 rules DYI landscape<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"navfloat longlist\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\" title=\"topic1\"><span class=\"number\">1) <\/span>significant enclosures<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"navfloat longlist\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\" title=\"topic2\"><span class=\"number\">2) <\/span>lifestyle matters<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"navfloat longlist\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\" title=\"topic3\"><span class=\"number\">3) <\/span>start big<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"navfloat longlist\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\" title=\"topic4\"><span class=\"number\">4) <\/span>regulating line<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"navfloat longlist\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\" 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