6 Steps to a Beautiful Garden

Acclaimed garden expert P. Allen Smith boils down the mystifying challenges of garden design to six basic principles

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Create Harmony

Create a unified look by repeating thematic elements. It can be as simple as recognition of scale, or color, or texture. Flagstone steps unite the house and the pool, while apricot-colored cushions on the chairs echo the peach roses elsewhere in the garden.

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