Landscape Ideas

Flat rectangles and squares. Low-growing plants confined to square and rectangular planting beds act like living doormats or stepping stones in design. Here, the almost two-dimensional quality of this turf grass planting in crisp metal-edged rectangles turns a usually mundane garden element into a real standout geometric feature. Yes, it would be a pain to mow and trim, but what a neat idea.Other ways to emulate this geometric carpet look without nearly as much maintenance: Plant a slow-growing ground cover such as sedum or silver carpet (Dymondia margaretae, zones 9 to 11) into rectangular beds with clearly defined edging.Invest in a geometric hardscape pattern for outdoor flooring.How and where to use them: To add visual interest to a landscape floor, or to be a transition from hardscape to lawn.

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Field pond

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Shade

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Shade

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coop

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pergola

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bookend arbors

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