Borders play an important role in landscape design. A defined area catches the eye more readily than does one that is "open-ended." Don't believe me? Take a drive, and make it a point to note which landscape designs look more "finished." I can almost guarantee you that you'll find properties set off by fencing or stone walls to be more attractive than those with no such "framing," all else being the same (similar homes, similar plant material, etc.).
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In the next landscaping picture, we'll look at another way to achieve the objective of defining a property....
