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Whether your garden area is a container on your balcony or a large backyard full of options, there are some tricks of the trade that will help even novice gardeners succeed in designing a beautiful and functioning garden space. The resources below will help you plan the placement of plants and design the layout, so you can reap the rewards of your green space.