Landscaping Secrets

Unity

The Language of Design

Confused by terms like "focal point" and "axis"? Here's a brief primer that will help you and professional landscapers speak the same language.

Unity
When all of a garden's diverse elements come together to create a harmonious whole, it has achieved unity. This characteristic is especially important in gardens with many different types of plants. You can use large sweeps of a single plant to connect different plantings or areas. Another option is to repeat single specimens of a tree or shrub at regular intervals throughout a border.