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It's time to get dreamy. Don't try to convince us that there's not much to be done with a small yard. Southerners (especially of the green-thumb variety) all know that smaller spaces are oftentimes ...

Everyone needs a spot to sit and stay a while—all the better if it's tucked away in a tidy little garden. It's a good idea to design your sitting area around the purpose(s) of the area, whether it be ...

Gardeners and landscape designers explain why every small yard needs a Japanese maple tree.

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Sacramento homeowners have a real advantage: warm weather most of the year. As such, a well-designed backyard becomes a natural extension of the home. But when that space is on the smaller side, a ...