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Backyard thoughts

Lori Carlson
Lori Carlson
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Jay Sifford
Jay Sifford

Ditch the Ordinary Ditch: Create a Realistic Dry Creek Bed

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Dry creek bed

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Annie Thornton
Annie Thornton

Patio of the Week: Fallen Leaves Inspire a Standout Water Feature

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Water feature so thought through and large Use the whole yard don't keep everything functional right to the house--sitting space down by fence? Chaise lounges with table in between. Fence topped with lattice. Make gate more of an entrance. When come in backyard what do you see? No color? All green--matrix planting to look like a natural forest--dense and wild. What do you see when curtains are open to backyard Dry river bed with walking path next to it. Where does it lead?

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