ENHANCE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE ways to make the most of lakeside living BY CHRISTINA MOORE Photography by C r a i g S h af f e r Design/Build by Southern Landscape Group

The Smith Mountain Lake region offers not only the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of the lake, but also stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you have invested in a lakeside home, you, of course, want to maximize those inspirational views, but may meet some challenges in your landscape design. Many lakeside properties face issues like steeply sloped yards, a need for access paths from the home to the lake, or simply the desire for beautiful yet functional ways to expand living and entertaining areas. Here we feature five lakeside properties to inspire you with ways to make the most of your outdoor living space. 104

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