Category: Small Garden
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Photo: Doreen Wynja 1 / 20 Pot Then Play A potting shed not only serves as a utilitarian space but can also double as a retreat for gardeners. Designed by Doreen Wynja and Tim Prevost, this area combines lush landscaping, inviting furnishings and a dreamy shed for total relaxation right in the backyard. Photo by…
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Lighting plays a crucial role in creating a romantic ambiance. Use fairy lights, string lights, or lanterns to illuminate your garden beautifully. Wrap fairy lights around trees, fences, or pergolas to add a magical touch. Place candles or LED tea lights in mason jars to create a cosy and intimate atmosphere. If you have a…
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If you can’t visit a tropical island, bring the tropical island to you. Or at least bring some tropical-looking plants to your garden. With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on vacation plans for disappointed travelers, many folks are longing for a touch of the exotic. Although the experience isn’t quite the same as lounging on…
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On Saturday, July 7, East Hampton Library’s Tom Twomey Series will host its inaugural garden tour event. Big Ideas for Small Gardens: Lecture and Garden Tour will begin with an illustrated lecture by former garden editor at House & Garden, Charlotte M. Frieze, followed by a self guided exploration of some of East Hampton’s petite…
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Depending on the shade you choose, pink flowers can add a bold or delicate touch to the garden. Use light pink flowers for an airy feel or bright pink flowers that pop against a green background to make a bold statement. Browse our favorite pink flowering plants—from climbers to hedges—to add blush, rose, magenta, and…
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Backyard Ideas for Spaces Large and Small Is your backyard in need of a renovation? We have plenty of backyard landscaping ideas — from design ideas for small backyards and backyards that slope to family-friendly designs and backyards designed for entertaining. Make your backyard a place that reflects your style, whether you prefer a contemporary-style…
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Whether you have a city garden or balcony with a small dining table or a country garden with a pergola or porch, there are few things as evocative of summer as eating outdoors. That’s never been more true than right now; over the last few years, we have come to appreciate our gardens as much…
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The food, creativity and ecology centre tucked away behind Townsend Yard has replaced its old greenhouses with a new seed library, barn, exhibition space, cafe and plant nursery. Around 300 people roamed the site exploring the vegetable and ‘sky garden’, ponds, wildflower meadow, willow circle and indoor spaces including the exhibition Into Seeds of Time by OmVed artist in residence Vivienne…
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Looking for herb garden ideas? There are so many ways to grow these kitchen garden staples, so we thought we’d source a little inspiration. Whether you’re working with small garden ideas or looking for budget garden ideas, herbs are an affordable way to grow fresh ingredients for the kitchen. They make brilliant additions to pots,…
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There’s no shortage of modern garden ideas. Inspiration for outdoor spaces is all around us — and we’re grateful for it. The hardest part is deciding which design route to pick. If you’re considering some new backyard ideas for the summer and are yet to decide on a plan, our garden designers and landscape experts…