Tips for In-Town Gardens

A city dwelling has its perks, but space for a large garden is not one of them. Landscape architect William T. Smith gives 12 tips for optimizing in-town gardens

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Simple Garden Design
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Simple Garden Design

1. Keep it simple.“Complicated patterns and plant combinations get distracting and crowded,” says Smith. “Don’t think you have to line shrubs along the entire façade or garden wall. Consider using them only to accentuate key architectural points. Remember, good garden design should enhance the house, not bring it to its knees.”

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