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Design a courtyard retreat

Serenity reigns inside this garden in Montecito, Calif. See the details that make it work

Holly Lepere, Sharon Cohoon

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Vivid gate

The gate, painted brilliant red, creates a dramatic entry and adds a jolt of color to the otherwise mostly green garden.

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