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Northshore October 2025
  Using focal points in the landscape is one of the easiest ways to transform a ho-hum garden into one that feels more designed and intentional. The simplest of objects — an empty ceramic container, a potted plant or a pair of garden chairs — can be used as focal points. The key to hitting the mark designwise is all about placement. Here are 12 ideas for how to use garden objects and standout plants to draw and direct the eye in the landscape.   Focal Point 1: Scott Brinitzer Design Associates, original photo on Houzz   1. Inviting seating nook. Draw a visitor into the garden by putting chair
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