Category: Small Garden
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Summer is almost here, and itโs time to get our garden decking ideas in order for the warmer months ahead. Whether youโre looking for ways to edge your decking or youโre on the hunt for some covered deck ideas, thereโs plenty of inspiration to be had when it comes to this coveted outdoor living feature.…
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Courtyard garden ideas are often a hidden opportunity when it comes to garden design. Yes, they may be small, but they can be beautiful suntraps and become relaxing retreats. A courtyard garden is often described as โa flat space, with walls around itโ, and while this may not sound like the most inspiring of small…
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A visit to ALDI can be surprisingly rewarding. If you’ve never ventured down the famous ‘middle aisle,’ you are in for a pleasant surprise. Whether you want a stylish container garden on a patio or fancy treating yourself to brand-new outdoor furniture, you can usually find everything you’ll need in the famous ‘ALDI Finds’ aisle…
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Recently, I visited the Fairmont Kea Lani resort in Maui and, during my stay, I found my strolls to the pool and beach full of distractions of the, shall I say, “garden variety.” Lush mixed plantings of ti (or kฤซ in Hawaiian), ginger, hibiscus, gardenia, and many more tropical plants shapes the resort’s outdoor spaces…
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From creating more space for planting beautiful blooms and cutting flowers to dedicated plots for growing vegetables and fruit, garden beds offer many possibilities. Raised bed planters are a beautiful garden idea for perennial plants, fruit, and vegetables to settle in and mature, and investing in one shouldn’t cost a small fortune. So while shopping…
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When working with a small outdoor space, it is not just size that counts. Everything from placement to material choices of your backyard storage ideas can have an impact. It is about seamlessly integrating ergonomic yet beautiful options into the area. Happily, there is no shortage of backyard storage ideas for small spaces that maintain…
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A small conservatory is by no means a rarity โ letโs be honest, who has the space for a super large conservatory after all?! Perhaps a select few. But having a conservatory to begin with is something of a luxury โ and there are plenty of space-savvy small conservatory ideas to make this compact extension…
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โThe homeowners have busy schedules, so we wanted to provide them with a garden that would give them enjoyment all year round, with minimal maintenance,โ says landscape designer, Julia Levitt of Sticks and Stones Landscape Design. The layered raised garden beds featuring imperial bromeliad (Alcanterea imperialis โRubraโ) and Philodendron โXanaduโ (foreground) and Sansevieria โMoonshineโ, Philodendron…
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As you browse the plant selections at your local garden center or nursery, youโll likely find some small plants (often sold in six-pack containers) and larger plants in 1-gallon-size (or larger) containers. Which is better? The answer depends a lot on what youโre planting and when youโre planting it. Here are the pros and cons…
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Looking to transform your garden space into something serene? Be it a spacious backyard or a cosy balcony, this gallery of 20 garden design ideas will inspire you to turn your garden space into a happy spot. Grab ideas from this collection and let the elegance of modern designs and the charm of rustic themes…