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 ...

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 ...

Summer gardens are in full bloom and even our favorite celebrities have been toiling away to get theirs in shape in time for the season. Layered garden borders are a leading trend with intentionally ...

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 ...

Just about every memorable garden, including small private gardens, share at least one focal point. Focal points serve one primary purpose: to draw the eye towards that object. Usually this is for the ...

In 2000, Steven Baker had a simple, open-air playhouse built for his three kids, then all under 10. He and his wife, Melania Kang, would occasionally come out to the little gazebo to decompress at the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Help! I just inherited everything from my grandmother's house and have no idea how to place it in my rooms. Where do I start? -- Darlene DEAR DARLENE: That's a good question and one I'm ...

As a gardening television host and writer, I have the good fortune of seeing a lot of great gardens around the country. But wherever I go, just about every memorable garden, including small private ...