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Indiana lifestyle blogger Shannan Martin and her husband, Cory, relied on secondhand finds and low-cost materials to build a thrifty country-style kitchen for their busy family of six. Budget backdrop Laminate floors and countertops in dark tones contrast the white cabinets, appliances and subway tile from big-box stores. A $25 galvanized barn light juxtaposes a…
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Lauren Londors and Jordan Walsh, both 28, woke up to find the escaped pig snoozing away after it made a dash for freedom from a nearby farm. The pair were left scratching their heads after being alerted to the fugitive farmyard animal by neighbours at around 9am on Saturday. Baffled Jordan began calling around before…
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Raised beds can be as humble or as elaborate as you would like. The benefits of raised garden beds include better soil drainage, easy access to plants, portability, soil customization increased soil control, and also the ability to keep weeds and pests at bay. You can easily DIY raised beds from recycled materials you might…
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Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 5 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites. Every year, Michigan State University and Michigan’s leading young plant producers host a free open house at their trial sites and display gardens for growers, landscapers and…
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The walled backyard design ideas in this small city plot provide numerous focal points that help to make the space feel larger than it is. Walled gardens have a lovely feeling of privacy, but the clever elements used in this design also draw the eye away from the surrounding walls and encourage the viewer to…
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The days are getting shorter and colder, but this won’t deter keen gardeners who are busy preparing their private outdoor spaces for the winter months. Cutting away, clearing up, protecting plants and even growing new ones are all important jobs to do now before the frost sets in. So, before you put away the spade…
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As the summer heat continues to cheer us on across the globe, what would be the best way to cool off? A dip in the pool, of course! If you have a narrow and tiny garden space, worry not, as these small pool ideas are the perfect way to incorporate this feature into your space.…
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Gnarled, ancient tree stumps squat among the lush lime greens of euphorbias and steel blue hostas. Masses of white and pink Mexican fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus) cascade down them and froth over the edges of the gravel paths. And huge purple lollipops of allium flowers emerge from a mass of greenery below. This garden may look…
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Decking isn’t just for large gardens — there are plenty of small garden decking ideas you can play with if you’re working with a bite-sized space. There are decking ideas for every garden, and they don’t have to take up a lot of room. Whether you carve out a corner for a decked seating area…
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I’ve been growing vegetables in a small backyard and I’m absolutely loving it. It has added greenery to my space and gives me a mindful activity to do every day. That being said, this is the first time I’ve ever attempted this, so after making a few mistakes, I sought out tips from gardening pros…