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Article: enchanted gardens.(garden designs and decoration)(Brief Article)
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- Sunset
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- July 1, 2001
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An inspired marriage of plants, furnishings, and accessories makes these gardens magical
What makes a garden enchanting? Quite simply beautiful details. Take the pair of crisp white wicker chairs nestled (at left) in a curve of flowers. With their plump pillows, aren't they an invitation to plop down, settle in, and sniff the roses? Or, in the garden pictured on the next page, can't you almost smell the perfume of the angel's trumpet or hear the splash of the fountain? If you could stroll through the shady Asian garden (page 88), wouldn't you love to linger, letting your eyes wander over the Japanese stone cat, the softly glowing lantern, the miniature Thai ...