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Rock Garden with Recirculating Stream in Vail, Colorado

A recirculating stream (from a well) flows down an engineered streambed on a 40° slope. Designer Derek Nause chose low-growing, deer-resistant perennials: Dianthus 'First Love', irises, woolly thyme, catmint, and a container with Salvia 'Victoria Blue', Verbena 'Homestead Purple', Calibrachoa, and pansies. Deer repellent applied biweekly.

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