Fancy adding a touch of colour
to your path? Glass tile inserts
are a fun way to brighten
your timber-decked walkway.
And plantings of echinacea,
softened with silver foliage and
a splash of purple heuchera,
will echo the colour theme. — ■
W
hether you
have a narrow
backyard
overlooked by other houses,
an intimate courtyard, a
skinny side area or just a
corner you w ould like to
transform into som ething
fabulous, there is a wealth
of w onderful possibilities.
Start by deciding how you
will use your space. D o you
need an outdoor entertaining
or dining room, a play area
for the children, a visual
feast of colour, the sounds
of running water to block
out traffic noise, or a private
retreat for contemplation?
You can keep it simple
w ith an enchanting
arrangement of glazed pots
and clipped evergreens, or
think grander and call in
the landscapers for a little
construction work. Either
way, embrace those small
areas and make the most
of your outdoor space. ►
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