How to Landscape Without Overdoing It
Landscaping the garden can be a fun endeavor, especially when you've been waiting a while to brighten up the area in front of your house (or backyard)! But it's easy to get carried away. Take it from me who finally "finished" the landscaping of the front of my home last weekend after living here for almost three years. I took a step back, smiled proudly, and then noticed how messy everything looked. The native grasses had the appearance of weeds. The sculptural plants were hidden beneath their leggy neighbors. Not a good situation! So today I've put together a collection of landscape paintings that get it right. Sure, there are styles that warrant large numbers of plants (hello, English garden). But when you go for sleek and modern, sometimes less is more. Read on for inspirational images and helpful tips. Yes, it's time to learn how to landscape without overdoing it. Maybe I'll take my own advice! repetition is good We'...