Curves in the Landscape

I hate to say it, because straight parts of the landscape are so much easier to install and get it right, but I'm a sucker for curves.

How many times have you seen a curved walkway, patio, or even planting beds and really didn't get too excited? Probably lots, and probably because the curves were not designed or installed correctly.

For the most part, you have to work with a pure circle and a radius when creating curves. That's not to say you can't add straight lines too, but they should serve a purpose. One such purpose might be when a walkway joins a porch or a driveway. It can begin straight for a short distance and then the curves can start.