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Tips for a Big Landscape in a Small Space

Creative garden design turned this cramped yard into a tropical retreat. The lessons applied here can work in your yard, too.

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1. Choose a Theme

When landscaping a small area, select a theme or style as you would for any garden, but think small scale in its development. A theme provides a single focus, which in turn allows you to enjoy the landscape as a whole instead of being distracted by out-of-place details.

Here, the theme was a tropical bistro. Large, tropical-look plants like philodendron (against the fence) and giant bird of paradise (on the left) set the stage. A casual dining set creates the sense of purpose.



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