Form And Space In Garden Design
And i think it s actually very important they re beginning to make a distinction between the form and space.
Form and space in garden design. Form is found in both hardscape and plants and it is typically the dominant visual element that spatially organizes the landscape and often determines the style of the garden. So form refers to all the solid things that we can actually see touch and build. What s more you can also begin to envisage a space that lets you use your garden how you want whatever your lifestyle.
Landscape plants should be arranged so as to conform to these principles. While the space is everything in between these forms. A landscape without strong contrasting forms becomes as confusing as a melody without rhythm.
So the space is the emptiness. Three principles of garden design apply to the overall feel of the landscape. The form of structures plant beds and garden ornaments also.
The form and shape of plants and other objects in the garden work to divide space enclose areas and provide architectural interest. Proportion is the sense that the size of the individual components the landscape plants or groups of components in a landscape is consistent with. Namely proportion transition and unity.
By looking at other finished outdoor spaces you can build a picture of how you d like your garden to look.