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A Pretty Yard for Inspo
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this post was submitted on 18 Aug 2023
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In addition to what the other comment says, the raised garden edgers would reduce/eliminate rain runoff and usually a variety of plants like this provide deep, wide roots which anchor and aerate the soil, increasing it's water retention ability and recuing water requirements, especially compared to shallow root grass