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Before-and-After Garden Makeovers

Look to these clever ideas for ways to add more interest to your landscape -- and make it easier to maintain, to boot.

By Justin W. Hancock

Back Yard
 

BEFORE: Too Hot to Live Outdoors

This house in Southern California had a small patio that baked in the hot afternoon sun -- and reflected more heat right off the white-stucco walls. It begged for a makeover to make it more comfortable.

Before


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