Balance And Proportion In Garden Design
Proportion and scale tiny features in an expansive landscape miss the mark.
Balance and proportion in garden design. One is the golden ratio which is a ratio of proportion that s been observed in everything from the great pyramids at giza to the greek parthenon and has been used throughout history as a guide to a pleasing sense of balance and order. Proportion is the size of an object in relation to other objects in the garden. Certain rules help us refine design.
Scale on the other hand is the relationship of an object to a fixed object usually the human body. The six principles of design i used to create my succulent garden are proportion emphasis balance movement rhythm and unity. These rules and guidelines help me to tackle something so abstract as good design.
Debra prinzing june 2 2012. Here s how to make sure your garden elements relate properly. Use the golden rectangle to get proportions right.
The two most widely known types of balance are symmetrical and asymmetrical however these are so broad that they could only be described as overarching themes. Getting the ideal proportion and scale can be the most challenging concept to pull off correctly in the garden.