What's the key to finding the focal point of your landscape design?

2 Choose your element

The next step is to choose the element that will serve as your focal point. This can be a plant, a sculpture, a fountain, a fire pit, a pergola, or any other object that stands out and attracts attention. The element should be appropriate for the style, theme, and purpose of your landscape design, and should complement the surrounding plants and materials. You can also use color, texture, shape, or movement to create contrast and interest.

3 Balance and scale

The third step is to balance and scale your focal point with the rest of your landscape design. You don't want your focal point to be too small or too large, too subtle or too dominant, or too isolated or too crowded. You want it to be noticeable, but not overwhelming. You also want it to be in proportion and harmony with the other elements of your design. You can use the golden ratio, the rule of thirds, or other design principles to achieve balance and scale.

5 Add lighting

The fifth step is to add lighting to your focal point to enhance its visibility, beauty, and mood. You can use different types of lighting, such as spotlights, uplights, downlights, or accent lights, to create different effects and atmospheres. You can also use timers, sensors, or controllers to adjust the lighting according to the time of day, the season, or the occasion. You want to create a focal point that shines and sparkles, but also blends and harmonizes with the natural light.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?