The world of garden design really doesn't have a simpler concept than the focal point. "Everywhere you look in a garden, your eye needs something to create a picture," says Edwina vonGal, a garden ...

The American Heritage Dictionary defines a focal point as, "a center of interest or activity." Beverly Welch, Master Gardener and owner of The Arbor Gate, said the idea of a garden focal point is to ...

One of your biggest goals in landscaping is to create strong visual contacts with your home and with nature. Identify focal points in each part of your garden’s design and do everything you can to ...

An eye-catching garden gate adds visual interest to a long expanse of fence, and it provides a little design flair for your landscape. Fortunately, there are many ways to make the gate pop. Even if ...

Adding antique garden ornaments to the landscape blends horticulture with history. One-of-a-kind pieces will personalize your property, and over time may grow into something richly rewarding — ...

Dear Gail: I’m always in awe when I walk into model homes. Each room seems to grab my attention. I read a lot about focal points, but I’m not sure what they would be in my home. I would love some ...

Focal points in the garden are essential for creating interest, direction, mood and/or beauty. They can be temporary, changing with the seasons or permanent such as in statuary. Let your imagination ...

We all incorporate some form of art in our homes. We cover our walls with paintings, prints, or photo art. We display vases, colorful bowls, glass ware, and figurines on tables and shelves. Why not ...

Walking through Jane and LeRoy Horn's lush landscape is more than a garden stroll -- it's an art crawl. The Horns are collectors who take the "outdoor room" trend to another level, creating galleries ...

They feature warm white LED lights to add a glow to your outdoor space.