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Lucy Lindfield

How to Squeeze More Seating Into a Small Garden — Even When You Think You've Maxed Out Your Space

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Although there's something wholesome and even nostalgic about pottering around a sprawling garden, for many, this is a scenario far from reality. With many of us pushed into urban centers, patios, balconies, and courtyards have become the norm. But here's the lowdown: a garden that's smaller in stature doesn't have to be lesser-than.

It is true that without the square footage of a grassy suburban backyard, it may require some extra-special creative thinking to create a workable garden with plenty of seating space for you and yours. But that's not to say it can't be done.

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