An eccentric billionaire decided to interview landscapers for his newly constructed estate. Part of the interview was a simple test. He said:
"Four is my lucky number. So I want every tree and bush and shrub you plant to be in groups of four. Got it? But in addition, I want each of these four things that you plant to be the same distance from one another.
"For example, if you plant four rhododendron, I want them all to be equidistant, i.e., each one is the same distance from each of the other three."
The question is, can it be done?
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I don't think it is possible. Start with two points a distance x apart. Take a compass and swing and arc with the first point as the center going thru the second point. Now switch And make a second arc. There will be two more points x distance from points one and two. Points one two and three will make an equilateral triangle. Points one two and four will do the same but points three and four will not be the same distance.
unless you want to use a third dimension with a point above the middle of the triangle.
Plant them in a square such that the diagonal distance would be the same as the horizontal and vertical distances. I think that's possible but it may not be. It makes sense in my brain though.
Plant them in a square such that the diagonal distance would be the same as the horizontal and vertical distances. I think that's possible but it may not be. It makes sense in my brain though.
no, I'm sure it isn't.
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In groups of 4 but it doesn't say each group must be the same 4 things.
So one group can have 4 different plants as long as there are three more groups exactly like it.
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Not sure why they have to be in a square. Personally, I like plants placed into "groupings" to create a more natural looking landscape. Looking out into my backyard, I see four hydrangeas, equal distance from each other, above the retaining pool retaining wall. This isn't rocket science.
I think it will be using a mound. Three plants around the mound in an equilateral triangle with one in the middle up on the mound making the distance equal because of the height of the mound.
I think it will be using a mound. Three plants around the mound in an equilateral triangle with one in the middle up on the mound making the distance equal because of the height of the mound.
brilliant !
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