Category: Small Garden
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If your garden is on the small side and you’re struggling for inspiration this year, take a look at the below ideas for small gardens. We’ve handpicked a selection of brilliant designs from the recent years of Britain’s most prestigious Flower Show. Ideas for small gardens Photograph by Jayne Lloyd. If space is so tight…
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This content was originally published on Gardening Etc. If you have a plot that is a little unusual in size and shape, you need to think carefully about how to optimize it. At first it can seem an impossible task, but with a bit of planning and a few clever enhancements, you can transform your…
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Small gardens are often the most in need of a little privacy if you’ve been squished into a piece of land alongside a number of neighbours. When considering the perfect small garden screening idea, it needs to keep out noisy onlookers, without making you feel hemmed into an already small space. While there is a…
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Formal garden design can suit traditional and contemporary outdoor spaces, backyards large or small, and from urban garden to country retreat. While formal gardens comes in all shapes and sizes, there are certain key features you should include as part of your garden ideas when planning your elegant outdoor space. There are ways to approach…
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By Rhoda Parry | Published – 17 Sep 2023 Japanese garden ideas are back on the design agenda, perhaps thanks to the fact that it’s rooted in the symbolism of connecting nature with spirituality. As landscape and garden designer Andy Sturgeon says: “Japanese gardens have also always been considered to have the power to…
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“The goal of this outdoor space was to create a true sanctuary that also echoed some of the indoor design elements of this client’s home,” says Kathy Kuo, founder and CEO at Kathy Kuo Home. She explains that the fire feature was the central focus; despite it being a small patio space, the client very…
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By Rosanna Spence | Published – 14 Jun 2023 Is your garden on a gradient? If you’re ‘tiered’ (sorry) of having to push the mower uphill and then struggling to control it on the way back down, you might be on the hunt for tiered garden ideas to help create usable space. We’ve got you…
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Pristine and perfect? No, thank you. Tracie Fish has long championed a more relaxed, authentic approach, filling her family’s cottage-style garden in Washington with nostalgic plants, rusted flea market finds, and moss-covered flagstone paths. “Over time, our garden became this cozy, joyful bit of chaos,” says Fish. Here are her top tips for creating a…
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Key Takeaways Weeping trees provide year-round interest with their cascading branches and unique appearances. Many weeping trees are drought tolerant and thrive in full sun with well-drained soil. Certain weeping trees can be invasive, so checking local restrictions is advisable before planting them. Curving and dramatic weeping trees can introduce visual interest to any yard.…
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There are near-countless garden fence ideas that can delineate outdoor space, provide privacy and security, and add some design flair. There are many options ranging in style, height, materials, structure, and appearance. You can build a fence out of wood, metal, vinyl, wire, lattice, bamboo, or other durable materials. Many garden fences can even be…