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Pictures Of Landscaping - Using Other Peoples Ideas To Design Your Landscape

By Expert Author: Steve Boulden | Article Abstract
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One of the most common searches on my site is for pictures of landscaping. So I know that a lot of folks rely on photos of other peoples designs to get ideas. But at the same time, while I do have a large picture directory of other peoples projects on my site, the most common questions I receive are still related to specific shapes and design ideas.

It would seem that with as many pictures of landscaping there are to look at online, just about everyone could find a close match to their own property that could be copied. It would seem so.....if every yard was square or rectangular. However, the fact is that most yards aren't square or rectangular. So even with the endless landscaping ideas and examples out there, it's still highly unlikely that you'll find an exact match to the shape of your property.

Don't tell anyone... but even as a professional, I still use pictures of other peoples landscaping as an educational tool and to get new ideas. However, unlike most people, I don't search for an exact idea to copy. I look for unique, creative, and new ideas and pieces of the puzzle.

Now here's a piece of advice and the point to this entire article.

When looking at pictures of landscaping, pay attention to the details, ideas, and principles that are universal to most designs. Look for the things that are common and repeated often by different designers. These are the elements that look good because they are generally based on basic principles of art. These are the things that will probably incorporate well into your own design project regardless of shape.

Other peoples landscaping pictures are a great design tool to help you get your project done. However, instead of hopelessly searching for your exact layout, borrow several ideas from several different designs. You'll save yourself a lot of frustration and have a much better chance of creating something unique to your own property.
Steve Boulden

About the Author/Author Bio

Written by Steve Boulden. Steve is the creator of The Landscape Design Site which offers free landscaping ideas, pictures, and advice to do it yourselfers. Check out his free gallery of pictures of landscaping at www.the-landscape-design-site.com/gardenstyles/

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Article Submitted: 2006-01-07 | This Article has been viewed 136 times.
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