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ocal points don’t have to stand loud and proud. In fact, when it comes to the placement of sculpture and art, it can be all the more effective when nestled within a garden bed or placed in front of a vine-clad wall that provides a backdrop and textural contrast. Here, two Boulder sculptures from Entanglements emerge from the midst of a flourishing wildflower “meadow” overflowing with native plants. As your eyes sweep across a garden, focal points should be placed where you want to spark curiosity or where you’d like people to pause and ponder. The 3D-effect, layered-steel sculptures, each boasting a bolt detail and rust finish, lure the eye towards the carefully considered planting. At any

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