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    Beyond water and sunlight, gardeners know that time, patience and a little planning are imperative to a beautiful and healthy landscape.  They also know that sitting back and waiting for the product of their toil to spring from the soil is painstaking, especially when plantings are new and the garden requires actual years to take shape. 

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    A tall order indeed, this sleek entrance gate had to incorporate all the latest technology in security but without detracting from the overall curb appeal of the home. When faced with the challenge, Peter Zadrozinski and his talented team put their expertise to work. The proprietor of Classic Metal Craft, a family-owned St.

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    “You’ve probably seen Turfstone, and haven’t even noticed it was there,” says Ryan High, a territory manager for Belgard. The gray pavers look like lattice, and that grid-shaped design is what distinguishes Belgard’s Turfstone from other paving materials. Once set, voids – those gaps between the concrete panels – can be planted with grass or filled with another aggregate, allowing stormwater to move through the surface, eliminating the need for an irrigation system.    

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    Heat up your outdoor experience by incorporating a fire feature in your landscape. Fireplaces, fire pits and fire tables light up the ambience and extend the usability of your outdoor space from day to night and summer to fall.

    ONE: Palazzo fireplace, by Heat & Glo, available at Forshaw.

    TWO: Vintage 2424 fire pit, by The Outdoor Great Room Company, available at C. Bennett.

    THREE: Hammered copper top fire pit, by O.W. Lee, available at Amini’s.

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