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Photo:  Thomas J. Story 
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10. Backyard waterfall

A steep bank rising behind the Sunset Northwest Idea House in Portland seemed like the perfect place for a waterfall. Better yet, why not two cascades so they could be seen from all rooms facing the garden? Story »

Design: Gerald Ouellette, G&O Landscaping, Sherwood, OR (503/625-6625)

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