Line It is associated with eye movement/flow. Straight lines are forceful, stable and structural. It directs the observer's eye faster than curved lines. Curved/free-flowing lines are smooth, gentle, and graceful. It creates a relaxing dynamics movement.
Form The form is the overall shape and structure of a plant.
Texture It describes the surface finish of an object that can be seen or touched. The texture of plants differs as the relationships between the leaves and branches differ. Coarse, medium or fine or smooth, rough, glossy/dull are used to describe the texture.
Scale It refers to the size of an object or objects concerning the surroundings. Adjusting scale can make a small space appear bigger or bigger space appear smaller.
Principles Principles work with the combination of different elements
Unity It can be found by the consistency of character units in a landscape. Unity means that all parts of the landscape complement each other.
Balance In design, it refers to the equilibrium in visual attraction. Symmetrical balance is when one side of the design is a mirror image of the other side, whereas Asymmetrical balance uses different forms, colours and textures to obtain balance.
TransitionIt is a gradual change in plant form or form.
Proportion It refers to the size of plants with each other and the landscape as a whole. E.g. - One large pine tree compliment an office building but it would probably make a singlestory residence appear short.
Rhythm
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