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Elegant Zen Garden Retreat

By: Barbara Ballinger
From: Margie Grace
An upcoming party had designer Margie Grace on the move as she created this peaceful Zen garden for a luxurious home.
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Photo: Margie Grace. From: Margie Grace.

Divine Entrance

The garden's entryway unveils a peaceful outdoor space.

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From: Margie Grace

Happy Buddha

What Zen garden would be complete without a traditional Buddha sculpture?

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Photo: Margie Grace. From: Margie Grace.

Peaceful Elements

One detail with a major impact on the final result was selecting the boulders, cobbles, pebbles, flagstones, and seating all in a similar color--a soft tone of gray.

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Photo: Margie Grace. From: Margie Grace.

Sculpted Selections

The statuary, hardscape elements, and fountains were carefully separated throughout the landscape in order to de-emphasize the various sizes.

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