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"Tiny Garden"
By Maureen Fitzpatrick
Landscape Architecture by Michael Mushak

"Mushak envisioned an understated and meditative composition-a Zen treatment of the area-for the garden beyond the sliding glass doors.  He designed a railing-less deck for the area, which appears to float above the ground. "I wanted to design a garden of subtraction to emphasize the beauty of the setting; a design that reflects restraint," explains Mushak. "The simple design lends itself to low maintenance while the neutral color of the gravel provides a background for colorful accessories, plants, and artwork.  When the bones are good, you can accessorize the look with pots of flowers or sculpture, or just do nothing."