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Manifesto

Our Manifesto

If you have a well-designed outdoor space, you'll spend more time living in it. And the more time you're outdoors, the happier you'll be. Here are our rules to live by:

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No. 01

Outdoor space is living space, and should be as carefully considered as any other room in your home.

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No. 02

Curb appeal counts. The experience visitors have as they walk up to your front door makes them feel at home.

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No. 03

Spend on permanence. Investing in quality hardscape materials gives your garden good bones.

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No. 04

Plant for the garden you will have five years from now: sow seeds, buy small pots, and trade cuttings. Your patience will save you lots of money in the long run.

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No. 05

A hedge makes a better neighbor than a fence.

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No. 06

Buy beautiful tools and you will enjoy using them for a lifetime.

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No. 07

Make the garden part of your daily routine by planting something you can eat for dinner (parsley counts).

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No. 08

A dash of color, whether from paint or plants, sets the mood for an outdoor space.

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No. 09

The view from your bedroom window should include something that blooms every spring.

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No. 10

Choose personality over perfection; a little wildness in the garden is a good thing.

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