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  • Formal garden design: 8 ideas for gardens of all sizes

    Formal garden design can suit traditional and contemporary outdoor spaces, backyards large or small, and from urban garden to country retreat.ย  While formal gardens comes in all shapes and sizes, there are certain key features ย you should include as part of your garden ideas when planning your elegant outdoor space.ย  There are ways to approach…

  • Japanese garden ideas for a tranquil, low-maintenance space

    By Rhoda Parry | Published – 17 Sep 2023 Japanese garden ideas are back on the design agenda, perhaps thanks to the fact that itโ€™s rooted in the symbolism of connecting nature with spirituality. As landscape and garden designer Andy Sturgeon says: โ€œJapanese gardens have also always been considered to have the power to…

  • 58 Small Patio Ideas to Enhance Tiny Outdoor Spaces

    โ€œThe goal of this outdoor space was to create a true sanctuary that also echoed some of the indoor design elements of this clientโ€™s home,โ€ says Kathy Kuo, founder and CEO at Kathy Kuo Home. She explains that the fire feature was the central focus; despite it being a small patio space, the client very…

  • What To Plant In September โ€“ Plus Garden Jobs For The Month

    The late-summer garden is all about planting perennials, collecting seeds and ordering bulbs โ€“ and there are still lots of blooms to enjoy, too. In September, the garden starts the seasonal colour shift to sunset shades of yellow and gold, with ornamental grasses and late summer flowers like helenium, rudbeckia and chrysanthemums taking centre stage…

  • Kerikeri roofer turns work carpark into vegetable garden for community

    โ€œThe idea is to support Monika and what sheโ€™s doing,โ€ Harper said. โ€œIf everyone does a little bit, itโ€™ll create a ripple effect and to be able to provide vegetables for the community, thatโ€™s amazing.โ€ Kerikeri roofer Rick Harper is more than happy to help the community by growing vegetables in his companyโ€™s carpark. Photo…

  • Tiered garden ideas that will take your plot to the next level

    By Rosanna Spence | Published – 14 Jun 2023 Is your garden on a gradient? If you’re ‘tiered’ (sorry) of having to push the mower uphill and then struggling to control it on the way back down, you might be onย the hunt for tiered garden ideas to help create usable space. Weโ€™ve got you…

  • Tips on planting a vegetable garden for beginners

    DENVER โ€” Spring has sprung, and many Coloradans are ready to get their hands in the dirt and get back in the garden. For some who don’t necessarily have a “green thumb,” but want to start a vegetable or herb garden, here’s where you begin! Tips on planting a vegetable garden for beginners Ellen Becker,…

  • 8 Cottage Garden Ideas to Create a Flower-Filled Landscape

    Pristine and perfect? No, thank you. Tracie Fish has long championed a more relaxed, authentic approach, filling her family’s cottage-style garden in Washington with nostalgic plants, rusted flea market finds, and moss-covered flagstone paths. “Over time, our garden became this cozy, joyful bit of chaos,โ€ says Fish. Here are her top tips for creating a…

  • Grow a Garden Guide – IGN

    Released Platforms March 25, 2025 PC, Macintosh, iPhone, Android, Xbox One, Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Developer Publisher The Garden Game Roblox Corporation In Grow a Garden, you’ll put your green fingers to the test and get to work on creating a bountiful, and more importantly, profitable garden. Buy seeds…

  • 13 Weeping Trees that Will Add Visual Interest to Your Landscape

    Key Takeaways Weeping trees provide year-round interest with their cascading branches and unique appearances. Many weeping trees are drought tolerant and thrive in full sun with well-drained soil. Certain weeping trees can be invasive, so checking local restrictions is advisable before planting them. Curving and dramatic weeping trees can introduce visual interest to any yard.…