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| 118 :08x01 - A Creative Wall Dressing (Apr/05/2003) | Host Ken Bastida is at the home of Loree Lewandowski, who is interested in adding a little something to a blank wall. Landscape architect Louis Leff has a design trick to build a wall-mounted trellis--a trompe-1'oeil, which means "trick of the eye." The trellis is flat, but it's constructed in a way that gives the illusion that the wall has depth and further back than it really is. To add to that effect, they will attach a fountain to the wall centered at the vanishing point of the trellis to draw the eye. Leff says plants can help further the illusion of more space. By using a variety of small textures, she will make the courtyard appear to be larger.
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| 119 :08x02 - A Do-It-Yourself Waterfall (Apr/12/2003) | Build a do-it-yourself waterfall with host Ken Bastida. The waterfall is built out of pre-cast concrete forms, which look like natural boulders and can be mixed and matched for a custom look. Plus, they're a smart solution because they eliminate most of the digging and terracing. Best of all, the entire project costs about $850 if you do the work yourself.
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| 120 :08x03 - A Decorative Screen (Apr/19/2003) | A decorative lattice screen can cleverly conceal those unsightly objects around your house. Plus, we'll add some decorative touches to that screen to complement its surroundings, and we'll use a little greenery to bring out the best side of your house.
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| 121 :08x04 - Relaxing Bench Swing (Apr/26/2003) | We'll show you how to build an arbor-style frame that will support a bench swing of any style. This creates the perfect spot to hold an intimate conversation or just to get away from it all. We will play up that tranquil retreat with an assortment of colorful and fragrant plantings.
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| 122 :08x05 - A Tiled Garden Wall (May/03/2003) | A smart way to make the most out of your backyard is to separate it into different areas for different activities like gardening and entertaining. This backyard has a patio at the edge of one level and a grassy area down below for children's play and for gardening. The homeowner would like to build something that will enclose the patio and set off the different areas of the yard. A stucco wall highlighted by beautiful Spanish tiles creates the right definition for the two spaces.
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| 123 :08x06 - A Knot Garden (May/10/2003) | A smart way to make the most out of your backyard is to add a traditional knot garden. Homeowner Allison Stricklin is interested in putting in an eye-catching landscape design in the backyard of her three-story house. She's done some traveling in Europe and fell in love with the classic look of knot gardens but isn't sure one will suit her urban backyard. Landscape architect Louise Leff explains that knot gardens are hedges laid out in a geometric design with compartments or beds called knots.
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| 124 :08x07 - A Dry Streambed (May/17/2003) | There's a drainage problem in this yard, and the homeowners want a solution to the periodic flooding. Landscape designer Johan Kahlstrom suggests a dry streambed--a simple and attractive way to deal with poor drainage. At a cost of $250 and just one weekend of work, this is a perfect project with a dual-purpose.
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| 125 :08x08 - A Natural Arbor (May/24/2003) | Homeowners Lea and Steven Duran want a natural-looking arbor that ties in with their existing flagstone patio. Landscape designer Scott Soden creates a beautiful arbor out of twigs and branches that were left over from an afternoon's pruning. Winding below it is an aromatic path made of recycled cocoa bean husks.
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| 126 :08x09 - Wine-Barrel Waterfall (May/31/2003) | Homeowner Michael Jackson would like a rustic waterfall that fits into a small space. Landscape designer Terry Mulrooney makes one using two wine barrels for a rustic touch that evokes simpler times. The addition of a hammock proves there's no better way to escape the sounds of the city for a little while.
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| 127 :08x10 - Tiled Garden Staircase (Jun/07/2003) | Homeowner Miranda Diemer's backyard has stairs that lead up a hill to a private garden with pretty views. Diemer wants more attractive stairs that will accent the garden. Landscape designer Louise Leff builds steps surfaced with flagstone and faced with tiles for a more stylish look.
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| 128 :08x11 - A Timeless Garden Bench (Jun/14/2003) | Homeowner Jane White has always liked the look of benches at national parks and wants to add a little of that feel to her own city backyard. Landscape designer Lisa Van Cleef has an idea that may fit White's wants--a bench with cobblestone columns and a wooden slab seat. Plus, with stained recycled concrete, White gets all the style of a flagstone path without the cost.
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| 129 :08x12 - A Space-Saving Garden (Jun/21/2003) | Lori Carlson lives in a condo and wants a garden and a water feature but doesn't really have a place for them. Landscape designer Cynthia Egger has a solution with Asian flair for Carlson--an assortment of containers plus an eye-catching fountain made by stacking a few bowls. The result is beautiful and low-maintenance landscaping.
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| 130 :08x13 - A Tree Bench (Jun/28/2003) | Homeowners Brad Nitschneider and Art Cook are looking for something besides their deck to help them enjoy the shade in their backyard. Landscape designer Scott Soden decides to make a tree bench around the trunk of the gum tree for a great getaway under a canopy. Plus, Soden brightens up the shady setting with some colorful containers.
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