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Urban oasis: step across the wooden footbridge, over a narrow wet-weather creek, and between the guardian tetrapanaxes to enter the unexpectedly secluded Christine and Irv have done such a good job of screening out the neighborhood, you might think their house is surrounded by acres of forest. In reality, ......(Continue Reading) Serene in the city: a self-taught Minnesota gardener combines his frugal way with salvaged materials and a keen eye for form to make an oasis of calm To the list of proven techniques for creating a stunning landscape, add this one from Minnesota gardener Jim Handtmann: squinting. "I stand in a corner of my yard, take my glasses off, and I s...(Continue Reading)L.A. oasis: this 1,400-square-foot house feels expansive The big challenge facing many homeowners is how to make more out of less space, an issue that has been beautifully resolved in this house. Michael Collins ......(Continue Reading)Oasis in the city One creative couple restored a historic residence to create a little slice of tranquility in the heart of D.C. Washington, D.C., in the spring is absolutely ......(Continue Reading)Glorious oasis A secret garden rests in the heart of the city, thanks to Hurricane Hugo. It was just too funny. As we were preparing to photograph this fantastic pool ......(Continue Reading)
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