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Light and Shadow in Landscape Design

Light and Shadow in Landscape Design

Ideas for Creating Patterns of Shadows

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Jan Johnsen
May 18, 2022
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The pergola walk at Lotusland in Montecito, CA is a delight! Make reservations if you want to visit this public garden. Photo - Jan Johnsen

“When they have a choice, people will always gravitate to those rooms which have light on two sides, and leave the rooms which are lit only from one side unused and empty.” - Christopher Alexander

We always head for…

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