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  • 15 small front porch ideas for a stylish and welcoming look

    Front porches are not an extra space that makes any home more elevated and stylish, itโ€™s also a practical area that protects you from the elements and can provide anything from extra storage space to seating โ€“ even if itโ€™s on the smaller side. And thatโ€™s exactly where our small front porch ideas come in.…

  • I’m the gardening presenter for This Morning

    GLAM, gorgeous and gaga for gardening โ€“ This Morning presenter Daisy Payne burst onto our screens after her horticultural journey was spotted on social media by TV producers. Now the 27-year-old โ€“ known as @fromgardentogarnish on instagram โ€“ has got a new book out called โ€˜Start Growingโ€™ โ€“ described as โ€˜a year of joyful gardening…

  • Best Flowers, Shrubs And Crops

    March signals the beginning of spring, with longer evenings, sunny days and new blooms fuelling a sense of optimism in the air. It’s also a great time to get planting, with soil temperatures rising, more daylight, and a reduced risk of frost. Planting and sowing now allows plants, flowers and crops to get a head…

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  • Best tropical plants: 15 top picks for a backyard paradise

    This content was originally published on Gardening Etc. Choosing the best tropical plants makes creating a lush backyard sanctuary achievable even in cooler climes. Large, bold leaves, rich colors and interesting silhouettes of blooms are the hallmarks of this style of planting. There are a few easy rules to follow for making a tropical garden.…

  • Thinking about gardening in CT? Here are some tips for beginners and green thumb wannabes

    Want to start gardening, but arenโ€™t sure what to do or how to begin? Connecticut Garden Journalโ€™s Charlie Nardozzi has some gardening tips for beginners to keep in mind this season. โ€œStart small,โ€ he told Connecticut Publicโ€™s Where We Live. โ€œGet comfortable with gardening. Get used to going out there and visiting the garden everyday…

  • How to create an urban oasis in a city courtyard: expert advice

    Dreaming of a lush, exotic escape, without upping sticks for somewhere more rural? Then, learning how to create an urban oasis in a city courtyard could be the answer. With the right planting choices, thoughtful design, and a touch of creativity, even the smallest courtyard can be transformed into a vibrant tropical retreat โ€“ no…

  • The Best Gardening Tools for Beginners

    While modern-day humans may not need to grow everything they plan to eat themselves, it’s certainly rewarding, and tasty, to make a salad sourced from your own backyard. And you don’t need a sprawling plot of land to get started. Whether you’re planning a greenhouse full of tomatoes or just want to grow a few…

  • 51 Beautiful Small Garden Ideas for Your Outdoor Space

    With simple landscaping, clever design, charming decor, and some affordable DIY projects, even the most modest patch of dirt can be transformed into a small garden oasis. Whether youโ€™re looking to brighten up the patio plants, enhance your curb appeal, or elevate a tiny backyard, let these small garden ideas inspire you to get your…

  • Have you decided to try your hand at gardening but need help figuring out where to start? The great thing about gardening is you can learn as you grow, but there are some tips that can make the process much easier and increase the survival rate of your plants and flowers. How to start gardening…