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Picture of a weigela with lime-colored foliage.

Plants are considered "softscape"; e.g., this weigela shrub.

David Beaulieu
Definition: Softscape comprises the animate, horticultural elements of landscape design, i.e., plants. Softscape elements are complemented by hardscape design elements, such as stone walls, tile pations and brick walkways.

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