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Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Here's a grand example of using a mirror to expand the visual space in a garden. In this version, however, a large, wall-sized mirror almost fools you into thinking the garden keeps going, when in reality, it's just a reflection. In fact, I can see myself over there!

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Comments (7)

crazeknot writes: I love the whole concept!!! Posted: 8:12 pm on October 21st

SunnyDispo writes: I was recently in a small urban garden that used an old full length mirror in it as well. It's doubled the size of the small space - really was a great illusion, especially in that small brownstone garden. I asked owner about the birds and she said that in the year or so that she'd had it there only one time that she knew of where a bird had hit it. Posted: 11:11 am on October 20th

KariLonning writes: The mirror is VERY effective, but I too, worry about the birds,
Posted: 10:21 am on October 20th

PGregitis writes: It does look nice, but I wonder how many birds have flown into it already????? Posted: 9:13 am on October 20th

Deanneart writes: This is the best use I've seen of mirrors in the garden. It's so well sited and the plants growing around it make the illusion perfect. Posted: 7:06 am on October 20th

ncgardener writes: I love the way the plants are growing around the "entryway". I agree, great idea. Posted: 6:48 am on October 20th

grizmom3 writes: What a clever and great idea!!! Posted: 4:31 am on October 20th

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