Definition: In garden design, the term 'bones' refers to something architectural the defines the structure of a garden. It can be artificial, such as a arbor or obelisk, or it can be a plant. Very often it is an evergreen tree or shrub.
Garden Bones - Structure in Garden Design
By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide
Examples of Creating Garden Bones
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