The sun shone brightly on the gravel walkway as the lilting fragrance of lavender filled the air. The rose bush that had been meticulously trimmed and braided to stand tall above the other flowers cascaded delicate pink flowers down towards the metal circular seat that surrounded it. The garden exuded a sense of peace to all that came to visit.

In the distance, the carefully mowed grass created a playground for squirrels and other small critters. The tall stately evergreen trees lined the garden and provided nesting grounds for several species of birds that could be heard chirping and singing throughout the day and long into the evening.

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