This month, the Gazette takes a look at landscaping in the miniature world. From grass to trees, creating that perfect miniature yard or garden usually involves an ongoing search for those tiny garden treasures in 1:12 scale. We'll take a look at some inspiring miniature landscapes created by members of our Greenleaf family as well as some tips and techniques for where to find landscaping materials, and how to create some great lawns and gardens. So grab a glass of lemonade, sit back and join us as we take a look at some fabulous landscapes in miniature.

As miniaturists, we strive to put as much detail into our little homes as we can, but when it comes to the great outdoors, sometimes it's hard to get the landscaping details we want. Many miniaturists consider landscaping to be a challenge, but we're about to put that myth to rest and show you just how easy a miniature yard or garden can be!

One of the challenges to getting a mini tree to fit into a landscape is that larger trees don't always want to cooperate by standing up on their own. Unless you're making a haunted house or a storm scene, having your tree falling into the side of the house is less than desirable. However, putting a planter around the tree not only keeps the tree upright, but it adds charm, and makes the tree a focal point of your landscaping scene.

Come and see how Susanna makes tiny paper roses that would be just as beautiful by any other name.

Suzanne (SuzyQ) has been a member of the Greenleaf Miniature Community since February 13, 2006. With 1,642 posts (and counting) Suzanne entertains us with her wry sense of humor and shows her warmth and compassion as a mother and mentor to girls less fortunate.

Ask any Siamese and they'll tell you that the entire world belongs to them. Sapphire believes that her human makes delightful miniature houses just for her and she's chosen Greg's Magnolia for her nap. From the look on her face, napping in a Magnolia may be one of the greatest pleasures in life!

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