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DESIGN CHALLENGE

End the Season With a Burst of Color!

Just because the growing season is winding down doesn’t mean you have to give up on the garden. In fact, it’s a great time to enjoy the outdoors—there’s a nip in the air as temperatures start to cool, the sun isn’t as intense as it was a few weeks ago and most of the hard work of planting and weeding has been accomplished.

What better way to unwind than with the view of this late-season border filled with color and texture that you can enjoy from your deck or patio? It’s 25 feet long and 10 feet wide so there’s plenty of room for shrubs and perennials with multiseason interest. If you don’t have room for the entire border, just choose a few

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