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Oonagh Turner

7 Tricks That Will Help Downplay Your Backyard's Worst Features, According to Landscape Designers

A backyard with colorful furniture.

Almost every backyard will have an unloved area that needs a bit of TLC or something that's a necessity for your home, but isn't great to look at. With urban yards that are short on space, or busy family gardens that feel a little on the unkempt side, those unsightly areas become a little more noticeable.

If your backyard could do with some tidying, there are some clever landscaping tricks and tools that landscaping experts employ time and time again to help conceal those outdoor eyesores. Here are their top tips.

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