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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Tenielle Jordison

Designers Reveal Their 5 Favorite Tricks for Transforming Outdoor Eyesores into Standout Garden Features

The Glasshouse Garden by Jo Thompson at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025. with small trees and colorful perennial roses and foxgloves.

There's nothing more frustrating than structures and features in the yard that look out of place. I'm talking about things like outdoor faucets, downspouts, and utility boxes – all essentials that can't be removed and disrupt your otherwise carefully curated landscape.

It's less than ideal to have brought your dream garden idea to life to then compromise with these features. But, what if I told you they could be cleverly concealed in a way that actually transforms them into attractive garden features?

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