S@H: In terms of your own designs, what's the most novel garden you've created?
NK: I designed a bedroom on a terrace, complete with daybeds and cushions. For another one of my clients, I created a garden with a dedicated yoga area; I laid circular rubber padding and surrounded it with plantings. That's what I mean by a truly personalized outdoor space.
Enjoying your backyard
We asked Nickolaos Kon, co-owner of Toronto's Fossil Landscapes, for tricks of the landscaping trade.
• Group together like plant species, moving subtly from one grouping to another with slight changes in tone or texture.
• Set the stage for a dramatic feature by layering the heights of plantings around it.
• Introduce mirrors in order to trick the eye into thinking a space is larger, or a path is longer.
• Don't forget the kids. Give them a place to dig, says Nickolaos, or better yet, “create a mist garden for them.” A mist nozzle head (available through an irrigation company) pressurizes water to create a light mist that they'll enjoy; it's also a great way for adults to cool off.
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