Gardening

Shade Gardens

No sun? No problem! Incorporate these design tips for an in-the-shade sanctuary in your backyard.

Photo: Sunset Books, Allan Mandell

Walk This Way

Groundcovers that hold up against light traffic can help take the hard out of hardscape. When allowed to fill seams along a narrow patio, they not only cushion the feet but are often accompanied by tiny seasonal blooms.

From Big Ideas for Small Gardens, Sunset Books

For more garden, porch, and patio inspiration, purchase Big Ideas for Small Gardens .

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