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Landscaping Tips for Small-Space Cottage Gardens

A Southern California couple created a sanctuary in their small yard. They share their tips for transforming a small landscape.

From Garden Ideas & Outdoor Living magazine, early spring 2008

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Use Vertical Space

Don and Alyce Quakenbush group attractive containers on a plant stand to make use of vertical growing space in their small Southern California garden. The effect has a big impact without taking up a lot of ground.

Here's a tip: You can do the same thing by displaying your favorite collections on vertical surfaces such as walls or fences.



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