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Garden LayoutCreate focal points in your garden design: eye-catching elements
A strong garden has at least one focal point. A tree, pot, bench or water feature that draws your eye. Learn where to place it and which elements work.
InspirationFormal garden design via central axis and symmetry: classical layout
Central-axis symmetry is the core of formal garden architecture. Learn how to design a perfectly balanced front yard along a main axis.
InspirationCorten steel edges in modern gardens: placement, maintenance and effect
Discover how corten steel edges transform your bed boundary into modern design. Rust pattern, placement and years of beauty.
InspirationModern garden with clean lines and concrete pads: architectural design
Learn how to use clean concrete pads for modern garden architecture. Geometric layout, materials and monochrome planting.
PlantingWhat to do if your espalier is losing lower branch foliage?
Your espalier loses lower branches. Why? Insufficient light, drought, wrong training, fungal issues. Learn how to rescue the lower layer and prevent future loss.
PlantingHow to prune an espalier in the first formative years
Espalier trees form over 3-5 years. Learn how to create tight spirals, candelabras, or U-shapes with patience and annual pruning.
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