Author: belly
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A pool is a must-have feature for keeping cool in your yard when temperatures soar. But to enjoy a true sense of relaxation as you swim, splash, or sun yourself on an inflatable, you’ll need to consider privacy, and put some sort of screening into place. Garden privacy ideas range from simple to elaborate, spanning…
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We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 1 Carrots Pia Ulin//Getty Images Carrots are great for growing in deeper containers – try using old crates filled with a free-draining sand and peat-free compost mix. You can sow successionally from early spring and pick as you go. In shallower containers,…
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Summer has arrived, and as always, I want to make the most of every precious sunny moment. My house is over a hundred years old and comes with what estate agents might optimistically call “a compact courtyard garden”. In reality, it’s a tiny 2m x 2m outdoor space that I’ve been determined to maximise since…
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Spring is on the horizon and February offers the opportunity to sow lots of vegetable seeds indoors to extend the growing season. So we look at some of the best vegetables to plant in February in a greenhouse or on a warm windowsill inside the home. It is still too cold to sow seeds outdoors…
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Don’t let a small plot leave you feeling limited because when it comes to maximizing small backyards all you need is the right small garden tips to create an outdoor space bursting with potential. A little can go a long way when it comes to making the most of a small garden, much like when…
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Spring officially arrives in March and, when the heat and light levels increase, it is a great time to plant many vegetables. There is a growing list of vegetables to plant in March and increased opportunities to sow outdoors and indoors. I spent many years growing vegetables in walled kitchen gardens in the UK. All…
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Nicola Harding’s designs are usually full of contrasting colours, but we rather love this toned down scheme in a Jacobean country house, where walls in Pure & Original’s ‘Calm’ allow the gilt-framed paintings and blue and orange upholstery to stand out. Paul Massey Here at House & Garden we’re steeped in the tradition of country…
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Squashes have always been on my grow-your-own bucket list, and a few years ago, I decided to give them a go. At the time, I had a small raised bed, about two metres square. I needed a variety that would suit a small garden, and I stumbled across a rather unique type: the patty pan…
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Our front yards set the scene for the rest of our homes – after all, first impressions count. But, not only can they add curb appeal, they can also be a means to create privacy, allowing your plot to feel less exposed to passers-by. Whether it’s subtly screening windows from street view or defining the…
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Growing a vegetable garden is fulfilling, especially when it’s time to harvest. Some veggies can take several months before they’re ready to enjoy, but if you want to sow seeds and reap the rewards in a shorter time, plant fast-growing vegetables. There are several veggies, including leafy greens, root vegetables, and more that are ready…