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| Designed to be viewed from this angle, the stair rails and colorful urns of flowers frame the view of this statue. |
When designing a new garden bed, it is important to consider where the garden will be viewed from most often and then gear your design towards that viewpoint. Of course, your garden should look good from all angles, but your main viewpoint is the most important. Will you be looking at the garden most often when you are relaxing on the deck? Pulling up in the driveway? Looking out the kitchen window? Where you position your focal point, specimen plants, and even your favorite plants will be influenced by this main viewpoint. If a statue will be your focal point, be sure it is turned to face your main viewpoint. If your kitchen window is your main viewpoint, look out and see if the view of your new garden would be blocked by the swing set or other obstacle.
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| The world-famous Butchart Gardens is lovely from every viewpoint including this unexpected one from up above. |
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