Changes

Whilst repetition is a key element used to achieve unity, it is important not to overuse this technique as the result can become monotonous. A landscape design that employs a variety of species in groupings that are repeated throughout a site assists in achieving unity and interest. In contrast, a design that uses just two or three species repeated throughout the entire LID practice may be monotonous.

Whilst repetition is a key element used to achieve unity, it is important not to overuse this technique as the result can become monotonous. A landscape design that employs a variety of species in groupings that are repeated throughout a site assists in achieving unity and interest. In contrast, a design that uses just two or three species repeated throughout the entire LID practice may be monotonous.

===Variety===

===Variety and Rhythm===

The subtle varying of contrast in line, form, texture or colour can attract attention to a design without inhibiting the overall unified appearance of the design, particularly if there is a progressive change in the design element. If applied sparingly, the result can be an increased attraction to the overall composition. '''[NEED TO CITE LANDSCAPE DESIGN MANUAL, LANDSCAPE ONTARIO (2014) PAGE 51]''' Moreover, the creation of sequence may be achieved by using gradation (e.g. the progressive changing of sizes of components or intensity of textures) or by using fixed repetition (i.e. the repeating of an element on a constant spacing) or by using alteration (i.e. the alternating of contrasting or graded colours and textures). When done successfully, the designer creates a sense of movement or flow through a design. '''[NEED TO CITE LANDSCAPE DESIGN MANUAL, LANDSCAPE ONTARIO (2014) PAGE 52]'''

The subtle varying of contrast in line, form, texture or colour can attract attention to a design without inhibiting the overall unified appearance of the design, particularly if there is a progressive change in the design element. If applied sparingly, the result can be an increased attraction to the overall composition. '''[NEED TO CITE LANDSCAPE DESIGN MANUAL, LANDSCAPE ONTARIO (2014) PAGE 51]''' Moreover, the creation of sequence may be achieved by using gradation (e.g. the progressive changing of sizes of components or intensity of textures) or by using fixed repetition (i.e. the repeating of an element on a constant spacing) or by using alteration (i.e. the alternating of contrasting or graded colours and textures). When done successfully, the designer creates a sense of movement or flow through a design. '''[NEED TO CITE LANDSCAPE DESIGN MANUAL, LANDSCAPE ONTARIO (2014) PAGE 52]'''