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summer drive around Lake of
the Islesrvill haveyou drooling
over the beautiful,spacious
dens, lush with summer plant
life and hours of dedicarion.
When you lean out the windoq visions of
sparkJingfountains,E.uropeansculprures,
and oceansof perfectly planted petalst.as.
you with outdoor splendor.puiling up to
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tential for suchan awe-inspiringIandscape.
h u t w i r h r h c r i g h t m i n d - s e t y, o u o n . " _ i n _
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rerroryard can becomea cozy yet glorious
outdoor
d.ener second. With a degree in graphic de_ ways you want to decoratevour new addi_
srgn and a passion for planting. he decided tion. just as you would indoors,frorn ffoor
gar- to combine work with play,crearing AJpha_
to ceiling and everytJringin berween.Use
b e t M o s s , a l a n d s c a p i n g b u s i n e s sd e d i c a t e d
tne smaller spaccto (.on(.entrate on Der_
to producing beautiful and luxurious out_ sonalizedfcaruresthar reflccrthe insideof
cloor spaces. He designs for a range of gar_
your home. Be realistic: no gigantic rocks
d e n . s i z e s ,b u t h i s s p e c i a l r y l i e s i n l h e s i l a l l
or large pond to ou..p,r*..1h. space.By
yard.
investing in plants and arrwork thai fit vorri
As Foley says, "I like creating more inti_ r o o m , t h e g a r d e nw i l l r e m a i nc l e g a n ta n t l
m a t e e n v i r o n m e n r s .T h e s m a l l e i s r l a c e sc a n
relaxed.
be more derail-orientedT . here isn'ta huse
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sprawling space to rnanipulate inro s.,,n"e_
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are willing to dedicateto the dirt, and plant space.Foley suggestsallowing your garden aru
accordingly. Less time? Find plants and to mature for a year before you place lights, wil
flowers that can hold their own. Luckily for allowing you bestto identifr the areasyou'd
you, maintenance will be lesstime-consum- like illuminated or kept dark.
ing in your smaller patch of heaventhan a fu Foley explains, "It's a living space,
football field-sized plor, nor ro mention not an indoor room-not a chestof drawers
more cost-friendly. here, and soapdish there. You need to give
yourself time to see what grows, and what fen
Step O-ne:Dedicating needsappropriatelighting." ma
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Before picking out the room's decor, tne (roods
one must decide what activities the space m)
will host. Do you want a nice place to sip One of the best parts about a small gar- inf
coffee in the morning? Relax with cocktails den is your proximity to it. You're always
in the evening? A yard for the kids? Run- close to the environment you've created.
ning room for the dog?Msualize,plan, and Overload your five senses,allowing your- Wtl
make the yard work for your lifesryle. selfto indulge what grows around you. In- im
Remember the view: Plan and plant clude lots of scented plants, like aromatic se
with views from the inside of the house in thyme. Bring in sounds with a gurgling
mind. What will you seewhile doing dish- fountain, rustling papyrus, and soft-to- tr(
es?While eating a family dinner? the-touch grasses.Invite songbirds with a E!
feeder or birdbath, and the butterflies with imr
Step Two: Set the Mood nectar plants. 'aP
Build up, not out. Spaceis limited, and
Like painting a room, choosecolors for overcrowding is never a good idea. Try con-
your garden that make your spacefeel larg- tainersor ceramicpots that can be adapted
will bring a sophisticated,soothing quality
er. Blues, evergreens, and blue spnrce can to any season.The variety availabletoday
to your space.Fill pots with bright flowers
make your yard look more spacious. obviatesthe traditional ugly plastic pot. In- us
for burstsof complementarycolors.
Foley reminds, "There's not iust one vest in a few that won't need to be moved. m
Good lighting is always the key to a
green." Instead, their conteits can be rearranged iw
comfortable atmosohere and a beautiful
Multiple shadesof green in your garden with eachseason.Pansiesin the spring, 1, ic(
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more livable garden room. He also stresses
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In Foley's words, "Ask yourselfi Beyond
my properry, what do I like that I'm look-
lar- ing at?"
rays The neighbor'sgarden?The skyline?
ted. [Jse vines to construct a canopy, along
rUf- with stone walls and hedgesto block out the
In- imagesyou don't like, while also creating a
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lry Invest in patio furniture you anticipate
n- using: big chairs,a sturdy table, and an otro-
:d. man. IJse your outdoor room to displayart-
ed work, and give yourself a sculpruralpiece to
+ contemplate, while sipping that lemonade.
Build a small rock garden,meditating while
you work, or nurture a distilled Japanese
garden in a planter by your chair. Breathein
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