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Bring a patio chair to the area & sit. FEEL the new area. Go inside your house & look out at the new area. Go to the outer edges and look in at the new area.
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At each FEELING GAZE adjust string as needed. Perhaps only an inch maybe 6".
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Do this for a week. A month. Whatever it takes.
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Has your landscape been drawn to scale by an 'expert'? A landscape architect? Notice the fine print. It may say plus/minus 5'.
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Dahlings, plus/minus 5' can be the difference between TRASH or NATIONALLY AWARD WINNING. (Ha, regardless of the thousands you spent!)
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My own garden? Wouldn't think of a new garden area without first designing it then stringing it.
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Garden & Be Well, XO Tara
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Pic taken at Lowe's last week. My new spool, all 2000+ feet, of string! Happily in the trunk of my car with the rest of my 'office', folding table/chair, large scale paper, & etc...
"Do this for a week. A month. Whatever it takes." Such good advice.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely "string it", walk around it, and test it out.
ReplyDeleteWe went through several dozen changes to the outline of our lawn with sticks and string before the sprinkler system went in, including making some minor changes to make the installation easier and cheaper. It was well worth the time it took.
We're doing the same now for a flagstone patio under a tree to make sure we aren't making it too big ($$$) or too little (useless).
I have been trying to get outside, it is muggy,chilly and raining in Maine. The string thing is going to happen here this summer, with my morning glorys. Got any ideas how? you always have a good post.
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Excellent idea! smiles
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