From adding dappled shade and trickling water to layering up lush planting and misting the patio, these designer ideas will turn your garden into a much cooler space.

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A narrow alley is full of weeds and trash - Tim Parker/Getty Images Side yards are tricky. They're often shady, making it hard to establish landscaping. They can also be narrow, leaving little room ...

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It's always satisfying to reuse old materials for an entirely separate issue, and the leftovers of this item can be used for preventing weeds.