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Thoughts on Curving Brick Walkways

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By Jan Johnsen
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A curving brick walkway is a great example of how we can shape how a garden is experienced. The form plus the materials both influence how an outdoor space is perceived. Curving walks slow us down - they are not direct. If you are carrying groceries this path is not the best. They add interest and create opportunities for creating planting beds on both sides. You can also use a curve to hide what is beyond. It entices you onward.
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Zen and the Art of Garden Design

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By Jan Johnsen
| Jan Johnsen's Gardentopia
I buried some rocks that we gathered from the site and planted blue fescue around them. The popular word ZEN was introduced to the Western world by a charismatic British philosopher and writer named Alan Watts. In the mid-20th century, he promoted Eastern philosophies and introduced their concepts to Westerners.
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Grasses and Flowers - My Favorite

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By Jan Johnsen
| Jan Johnsen's Gardentopia
Ornamental grasses are quickly becoming a staple in our landscapes, and for good reason—they are remarkably easy to grow and offer effortless beauty. Their slender blades provide height, grace, and movement, adding an artful contrast to the solid shapes of broadleaf plants. And unlike the turfgrass that makes up a standard lawn, ornamental grasses are not cut during the growing season; instead, they are allowed to reach their full potential.
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