Finding Neverland

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BUT HERE ARE A FEW GUIDELINES...

■ Create a mini focal point in a garden bed by adding reclaimed, weatherproof artifacts such as an old piggy bank, a vintage red-and-white barbershop post or a propped-up section of old wrought-iron fence.
■ Light up the night with soy candles and energy-efficient LED holiday strings.
■ Many varieties of cacti thrive in the heat-island effect created by parking lot pavement. Complement carefully selected prickly pear cultivars with lavender, sage or bee balm.
■ Create tunnels, caves and towering greenscapes by letting vining plants such as gourds, clematis, squashes and ivies crawl up twine, bamboo poles, trees and rooftops. (Bonus: Growing fruits off of the ground can reduce insect infestation and fungi.)
■ Let large plants such as shrubs and sunflowers provide privacy and pathways, creating a “secret garden” effect.
■ Fill an old cart, vehicle or trailer with collections of herbs and flowering plants.

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