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
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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.
Enjoy a stroll through the Washington state garden of Wendy Burroughs. Her garden reflects her guiding principle: every bed, every border, must have a purpose, a reason for being.