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If you take a photo of the main view of your landscape and hold it upside down and, if it looks like it will tip over, then the visual weight of your design elements may be off balance. Have an enlargement made of the photo and use an acetate sheet as an overlay - then experiment by drawing in plants of different shapes and sizes and recording any additions or changes you may want to make on the overlay sheet. Once you have determined which shapes and sizes improve the overall balance of the picture, you'll have a better idea of what type of plants to use. By balancing those elements your overall landscape composition will be more peaceful and satisfying.