How to Landscape Your New Deck
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Throwing a Curve
When dealing with a rectangle-shape deck, I like to throw in some curves to offset the harsh lines. In this case, I rerouted concrete edgers from the previous landscape in a flowing pattern toward the steps. The circular pavers were already well positioned at the base of the steps, so once the edgers were installed, it was just a matter of planting and putting down a nice cedar mulch. That’s Hazelnut, our dog, keeping me company on a 93-degree F day of landscaping.
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Corner the Containers
Another way to offset harsh lines, especially corners, is with container gardens. The trio of pots is filled with pink celosia, burgundy dracaena and coleus, orange zinnias, chocolate sweet potato vine and green spikes. The large pot sitting by itself has a tropical palm, vacationing outdoors for the summer, along with burgundy and green coleus.
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