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Earth - Stone
Earth and Stone are the spine of a garden. They anchor and provide structure to the garden. Earth shapes and sculpts while stone brings age and permanence. Between them, they direct the flow of energy and provide for a solid foundation from which to build.
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Water
Water feeds the garden, bringing life and energy. It works on a multitude of levels. In serenity, it reflects the garden and the sky. Flowing, it draws the eyes and ears with motion and sound. It offers an element to contemplate and soothe.
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Plants
Plants are a living dynamic, bringing color, change and a delicate beauty to the garden. Plants define the outdoor spaces, shelter us with shade, cool the summer heat and provide accents throughout the winter.
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Light
Light is the element which illuminates the landscape, enhancing colors and contrasting with shadows. Whether sun, moon, fire or electric, light directs our focus, sets a mood, influences our spirit, and brings the garden to life.
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