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Painting an outdoor scene - Instead of a continuous barrier

10. Instead of a continuous barrier to obscure an unwanted view, try using staggered dividing walls. As well as feeling lighter and less crowding, they also give you a fabulous canvas for colour. The dull ochre shade used here makes the perfect background for a potted citrus tree.

Photo by Better Homes and Gardens Jun 13, 2010

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Easy updates for your outdoor area

Adding instant colour to a garden can be as easy as opening a tin of paint. While we carefully plan our interior schemes, outdoor features are often left bereft of the excitement paint colour can bring. Which is a shame, because it’s an easy-to-add element and the results can be brilliant.

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