How to create a clutter-free garden

An Arizona landscaper shows how to banish clutter from your life (or at least your backyard)

Buddha's head statue
Photography by Jennifer Cheung

Add objects with meaning

An Indonesian Buddha’s head is especially symbolic in this garden―Kissinger has taken up Buddhism.

Why it works: Meaningful treasures remind you to slow down and live in the moment.

Get the feeling: Tuck a favorite find or two from your travels or flea-market forays beside rocks or among shrubs.


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