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
8. Plant parterres where appropriate. Parterres work anywhere from perfectly pruned castle grounds to a rooftop garden surrounded by skyscrapers. “They become powerful design elements in a small area, and they are the epitome of a simple, elegant garden design,” Smith says.
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