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Article: Home & Gardens: Have space and harmony; Andrew Ball tells us how we can all achieve a perfectly balanced garden, just by applying some oriental techniques.(Features)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- October 2, 2004
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Byline: Andrew Ball
The concept of balance as the key to the perfect garden is not a new one.
Indeed, the principle of yin and yang - contrasting elements that create balance and harmony - is an essential element of centuries old Oriental gardens.
But what does balance actually mean as far as the gardens of today are concerned?
From a design point of view, we look for balance in several ways. First of all is the balance between the garden and the house.
On a basic level this means ensuring that the style you ...