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“I did a salad, but I didn't do a garden.”

Quote by Roberto Burle Marx

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Roberto Burle Marx

Roberto Burle Marx, a renowned Brazilian landscape architect, was born on August 4, 1909, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and passed away on June 4, 1994. He is known for his unique landscape design style and profound understanding of Brazil's natural environment. more

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