Tranquil Family Retreat

A backyard in Brooklyn goes from child-centric clutter to family-oriented sanctuary.

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Shawn and Jon wanted plants and flowers that will attract butterflies to the garden, and sedum will help do the trick. The plant palette includes blues, whites and pinks — plus big chunks of purples from plants like the purple sand cherry — to contrast with all the greenery.

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