Author: belly
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The appeal of cottage backyard ideas are rooted in their informal charm: brimming with color, texture, fragrance, and romantic blooms, they are a sanctuary for people and wildlife alike. Cottage backyard ideas also bring with them a sense of freedom, letting you create a garden filled with your favorite flowers, plants and produce as well…
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Barton Manor care home in Wisbech surprised 96-year-old Joe White with a new greenhouse to support his passion for growing fruit and vegetables. Joe has also been named site manager of the home’s garden, complete with a personalised sign. The keen gardener has a lifelong love of growing his own produce – a skill he…
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Luke Kelsall, a vegan grower, recently shared insights into regenerative agriculture and self-sufficient food production in a video on his YouTube channel, Growing With Nature. Kelsall, known for his focus on plant-based growing methods, discussed the challenges of conventional farming and demonstrated his approach to cultivating food without the use of animal products or chemical…
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Living in a city setting, apartment, or simply a smaller yard doesn’t have to stop you from gardening. There are plenty of innovative urban gardening ideas that allow anyone to grow ornamental and edible plants in the space they have available. Whether you’re looking for a backyard idea that works in a balcony setting, need…
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Once an agricultural barn, The Fold is today a beautiful – and thoroughly modern – family home thanks, in part at least, to a recent programme of redecoration. Its ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall with a small seating area under the staircase, a cloakroom and the spacious light-filled breakfast kitchen with modern fitted…
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A SAVVY woman has been flooded with compliments after revealing how she transformed her garden into a stunning pink haven. And for anyone looking to spruce up their gardens ahead of the warmer weather, then you’re in luck…because the clever homeowner named Claire Alexandra has revealed exactly how she achieved the “stunning” look. Sign up…
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Hydroponic gardening has become increasingly popular with home gardeners in recent years. It’s the ability to grow plants (particularly crops) in water indoors, typically supported by a smart hydroponic growing system. But, this piece of tech isn’t always affordable, often costing upwards of $100, alongside ongoing maintenance. That’s where my latest find comes in: a…
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A shed isn’t just for gardens on the larger side – there are plenty of small garden shed ideas that you can try to welcome the building into a tiny outdoor space, too. In fact, many of the best garden shed ideas can be applied to small gardens with the right know-how. It’s all about…
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“Her yard is incredible—there are many unique spots,” interior designer Christy Martin commented to Architectural Digest of her client’s Tucson garden. That client was none other than singer Linda Ronstadt. And yet, it’s difficult to imagine an area of any garden more appealing than one with such intimacy. Local firm Harlow Gardens created the space,…
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Putting up walls can be a good thing. That is, if you’re talking about retaining wall ideas in your landscape design. “At the basic level, a retaining wall is a structure that holds or retains soil behind it,” explains Joe Raboine, director of Belgard Residential Hardscapes, an outdoor hardscapes company. “Though retaining walls are most…