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Focal Points, Other Landscaping Visual Cues: Curved Lines

Planting With Curved Lines

From David Beaulieu, About.com

As mentioned earlier, curved lines have an impact on our perception that differs profoundly from straight lines....
A curved border planting.David Beaulieu
A curved border planting.
Consider the photo above. The curved lines of such plantings create a relaxed mood, indicative of a more naturalistic setting than one would see in a formal garden. Visually, the line seems to sweep us off gently into the woods, to the right.
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