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Every Garden Center: The inclusion of an arresting object within a small garden is an excellent way of detracting the eye from adjacent buildings and into the garden itself. The focal point in this garden is an ornate wrought-iron seat, which leads the eye down the garden. The rather austere rectangular lawn is surrounded by a mass of pretty, shrubby little plants, which together help to soften the overall look of the garden.
There are many ways of increasing the sense of depth in a garden. Vistas can be emphasized and "lengthened" by stressing the distant perspective. Eye-catching features can be used to draw the eye away into the distance, but there is no need to rely solely on the contents of your garden to do this. Make use of the landscape outside: let the outside world become the focus of your garden vista. If you are fortunate enough to have a garden with an extensive view, make the most of it. Use trees and shrubs to frame a glimpse of the scene beyond the garden.
Most of these garden aids were developed in England, a country long involved with the problems of an aging population fanatically disposed to gardening, and people injured during the bombings of the Second World War.
The Merrifield Tool Tree is placed in the center of the garden. There in full view you can hang your tools, gloves, hats, and twine. In fact, there is space for most every garden centerthing and the tool tree saves endless trips on tired legs back and forth to the Garage or tool shed. |
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