Category: Small Garden
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This summer, I tore apart my backyard ahead of a major makeover to create a food-producing permaculture paradise on my small city block. The project’s massive scale would be rather daunting were it not for a permaculture plan I spent a good year creating with help from a friend. The idea was to invest time and energy…
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1 Caryopteris imageBROKER/Jürgen Pfeiffer//Getty Images As a late summer to early fall bloomer, Caryopteris are ideal autumn flowers for USDA zones 5-9. Plus, they’re a great choice for a pollinator garden, as they attract bees, butterflies and other insects. SHOP CARYOPTERIS 2 Salvia Pakin Songmor//Getty Images Available in a range of colors, salvias can spruce…
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Dreaming of a lush, paradise-inspired backyard escape? These 25 tropical landscape ideas are vibrant, breezy, and bursting with exotic beauty — perfect for turning your outdoor space into a relaxing retreat filled with palms, blooms, and island vibes. Whether you’re going full jungle or subtly serene, these looks bring a splash of the tropics to…
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Australian designers often face the challenge of unifying the old and the new. Considering the abundance of heritage architecture, many have become deft at sensitively melding historic facades with contemporary additions. And while Nat Wheeler knows how to approach this challenge on the inside of the home, it was a different story bridging the gap…
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When I spoke to Cath Kidston MBE about the garden trends she’s excited to see in 2025, one style immediately came to mind: patio gardens. And not just patio ideas which involve planting up a container garden (although those are great, too) – speaking to Cath in her flagship C.Atherley store, she shared her love…
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If you have a small garden, then this ancient planting technique could be exactly what you need to maximise space and even improve your harvest. Three Sisters Planting is a Native American method of companion planting that places three crops in close proximity, allowing the plants to work in harmony and even benefit each other.…
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Opt for native plants around your area, so they better fit your local climate. You can still choose small-scale fruit trees to better fit your space and gardening needs. Stick with plants that don’t require high water maintenance so it’s more sustainable. Small front yards don’t have to cramp your style. With a little expert…
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Home Advice You Can Trust Tips, tricks & ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox daily. Some people love the backbreaking business of taking care of their lawn and garden. Then there’s the rest of us: We’d rather relax and let our little piece of heaven largely take care of itself.…
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No need to let tight quarters prevent you from planting the garden of your dreams. Vertical gardening is the key. These vertically-growing perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees maximize gardening space by growing upwards, not outwards. ‘Globemaster’ Allium Credit: Peter Krumhardt ‘Globemaster’ allium never fails to capture attention with its big and boisterous flower heads. The…