What's the point behind focal points? 
Well, an effective focal point can direct the eye to a particular area -- perhaps a front entry or the entrance to a backyard garden -- that you want people to notice. Landscape design pros also employ scale and line to steer eye movement. Symmetrical arrangements are a popular way to focus attention on a particular section of the yard, as when folks display flower-filled urns on either side of the doorstep or decorative columns flanking a driveway entry. Want more examples? Browse my pictures for a brief introduction to the art of focusing.
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Photo ©2006 David Beaulieu (licensed to About, Inc.)
Well, an effective focal point can direct the eye to a particular area -- perhaps a front entry or the entrance to a backyard garden -- that you want people to notice. Landscape design pros also employ scale and line to steer eye movement. Symmetrical arrangements are a popular way to focus attention on a particular section of the yard, as when folks display flower-filled urns on either side of the doorstep or decorative columns flanking a driveway entry. Want more examples? Browse my pictures for a brief introduction to the art of focusing.
View pictures: Focal Points
Photo ©2006 David Beaulieu (licensed to About, Inc.)
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Having a focal point in your yard is an especially effective technique for small yards. Your focal point, as long as it isn’t too overwhelming and takes away from the landscape design of your yard, can be many things – a small statue in the garden, an arrangement of potted plants, a small water fountain, etc.