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Howells planted Scotch moss (Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’, zones 4 to 8) and Corsican mint (Mentha requienii, zones 6 to 9) between the concrete pavers. Both plants handle foot traffic, grow to about 1 inch tall and provide a cushy, bright green outline around the concrete pavers. The Corsican mint also emits a strong fragrance when it’s stepped on. “I have always wanted to do a project where I could introduce that idea of the sense of smell,” Howells says.
Another way he expanded the space was by creating a new dining porch where an unsightly bulkhead to the cellar used to be. The deck has a trapdoor that replaced the bulkhead, allowing the homeowners to store kayaks down there. He also added an outdoor shower, an island must-have, just to the right of the porch.
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