HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
LANDSCAPE GARDENING
Question
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Symmetrical
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Asymmetrical balance
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Sense of balance
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Radial balance
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Detailed explanation-1: -As a general rule, formal modern style landscaping is made up of symmetrical lines. It is created using geometrical shapes, planned out sections and divisions. It’s all about straight edges and long sight lines.
Detailed explanation-2: -Typically include closely mown lawns, straight paths, neatly clipped hedges. Well defined borders by low hedges or edging plants. Roads and paths cut at right angle. Balance is symmetrical as same feature replicated on both sides of central axis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Symmetrical balance just means that you mirror plants from one side of the garden to the other. Asymmetrical balance is when you determine the overall weight of the plants based on the size, color and branching density. Then, match the weight of each plant grouping on either side of a central point.