The war of chocolate and flowers
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Planting colorful foliage plants or flowers needs careful planning to avoid too many bright colors competing with one another for attention. Color must be concentrated in one area to create an impression. Walls, steps, evergreen shrubs and ground covers are ideal backgrounds for beds of colorful flowers.
Publication Name: Southern Living
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0038-4305
Year: 1996
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A patch of vegetables
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Jeff Lewis manages his small backyard vegetable garden to afford high productivity at minimum maintenance. Four 8-foot by 8-foot vegetable beds provide enough for Lewis' family of four, with more for storage and giveaways.
Publication Name: Southern Living
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0038-4305
Year: 1997
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Starting from scratch
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Pete Tortorigi has transformed his lawn into an attractive garden. Red begonias border the lawn, except in winter, when pansies are planted. Tortorigi combine the right plants together and cultivates them in groups.
Publication Name: Southern Living
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0038-4305
Year: 1995
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