• 10 Garden Bench Ideas for a Serene Outdoor Space

    It’s always nice to meander through your garden, but sometimes you want to stop and smell the roses. That’s when a bench comes in handy; beyond a practical seat, they’re also available in a myriad of styles and materials. So whether you’re looking for a rugged stone slab or a Victorian-style iron bench, there are…

  • Best roses for small spaces: 5 flowers for pots and tiny yards

    I have looked after all types of roses during my time as a professional gardener. From the blousy, deeply fragrant blooms of ‘Gertrude Jekyll’, to the pink perfection of ‘The Generous Gardener’, scrambling over trellises and walls. I’ve grown climbing roses across vast pergolas, and deadheaded potted roses for more hours than I care to…

  • Small front garden ideas: 15 ways to maximize compact spaces

    With the right small front garden ideas, you can create an inviting first impression for guests, and grow a variety of plants. Your front garden ideas are key to maximizing your home’s curb appeal, and have the power to transform it into a warm and welcoming place to be. ‘People need people,’ says garden designer…

  • 22 Above-Ground Pools Ideas for a Stylish Outdoor Space in 2025

    1 Add a Gravel Border Tilly Designs Choose a border that allows for good drainage, like gravel. Cate Singleton, Tilly’s director of design, says, “Layering pots with seasonal color into a gravel base around the pool can not only provide pops of color and texture, but the gravel also allows for good drainage.” The added…

  • 10 Small Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Make a Big Impact, According to Designers

    Don’t write off your tiny yard. Even the smallest outdoor spaces are worthy of intentional landscape design. After all, these areas are extensions of your home—and your front yard in particular lends a first impression to both passersby and guests. When coming up with small front yard landscaping ideas, ask yourself what elements will allow…

  • Grow your own tomatoes in just weeks …and other seeds to sow NOW

    APRIL is the perfect time to sow sun loving tomatoes and other veggies. Here, green-fingered gardening expert Olga Grieves gives Natalie Clarke her insider’s guide to turning seeds into delicious table-ready vegetables. April is the perfect time to sow sun loving veggiesCredit: Instagram/lovely_plot Gardening expert Olga Grieves gives us her insider’s guide to growing vegetablesCredit:…

  • Small garden terrace ideas that make the most of their surroundings

    By Rhoda Parry | Published – 11 Jun 2023 Do you have a small garden terrace? A small footprint – whether it’s raised or on ground level – can result in a bijou and beautiful garden space. In garden design, a terrace is a feature where a flat section provides a space for seating,…

  • New organic raised bed mix for florals launched

    Master Nursery Garden Centers (MNGC) has launched Bumper Crop Organic Raised Bed Mix, the latest addition to the Bumper Crop family of premium soils and fertilizers. Formulated for organic gardening, this ready-to-use mix is safe for families, pets, and the planet. Manufactured…

  • 13 Winter Vegetables To Grow In Your Temperate Edible Garden

    Pamelajoemcfarlane/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most people think that winter means everything in the garden apart from the tough old evergreens is dead or dormant. But that’s not the case. Even when you grow your own food, there’s plenty of…

  • 17 Small Garden Ideas for Your Tiny Lawn

    So your backyard isn’t acre after acre of rolling hills and patio space as far as the eye can see? Phew. We asked experts for their best small garden ideas and learned that so often, less is more. By prioritizing your must-haves, maximizing your space, and picking the right plants and outdoor furniture, you can…