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My passion is ...

my family, my garden, and my volunteering.

I know too much about ...

"ancient" anything. And not nearly enough about anything "modern."

My parents always told me ...

that I could do anything I wanted to.

My childhood ambition ...

to be a basketball player even though I was short (see above), 2nd choice: archaeology.

Why I write ...

to wake up my brain.

My inspiration ...

other people.

Home & Garden > Landscaping Designing the small urban front yard

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Designing a small urban front yard can be a challenge, but the results are very rewarding. By carefully choosing materials and considering possible uses for the space you can maximize any space's full potential, no matter how small.

Remember that in a small urban front yard, there is only room for one focal point. Pick a single tree, a plant with dramatic foliage, a trellis, a statue, a fountain, or a small seating area. Then build your design around it. All other elements in the yard should frame and complement the focal point.

A coordinating color scheme is important in a sm...

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