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Here’s a hint: Keep your garden looking clean by using an edger to maintain a crisp line around your grass. Here’s a hint: Create balance by mirroring plantings across a walkway or lawn. Symmetrical plantings create calming spaces that don’t jar the eye. As a result, they often feel larger.

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Here’s a hint: White is a traditional color choice for formal gardens. It’s also a top pick for shade gardens, as it helps dim, shady spaces feel lighter and brighter. Here’s a hint: While this deck isn’t large, it feels bigger and more elegant when it becomes a focal point at the end of a path—and a prime destination spot. Here’s a hint: If you want a more elegant look, get a tablecloth made from an outdoor-friendly fabric that matches your color scheme. Plain colors are usually best for formal gardens.

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