Category: Small Garden
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There’s no denying that gardening is an occupation that throws up a lot of questions, but garden design apps can help. Whether you’re new to it or a seasoned, green fingered pro, big projects like landscaping or planning a garden from scratch need a lot of information along the way (which a garden designer can…
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Joel Bird, artist, builder and garden designer on BBC’s Your Garden Made Perfect, can reinvent the smallest of spaces with the tightest of budgets, which comes in pretty handy because we’re always on the hunt for ideas to maximise compact spaces – especially when it comes to small gardens. If you’re thinking about transforming your…
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Spring is kicking in, bringing perennials back to life, pointing out gaps in borders, beds and rockeries and sending us all into garden planning mode. Should we add a water feature? Plant an orchard or dig a vegetable patch? If your gardening space is limited, any small backyard ideas you bring to life will be…
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1 Assemble a Wheelbarrow Garden Cavan Images//Getty Images Perfect for tight spaces, this creative idea allows you to plant in a portable and rustic container. With minimal effort, you’ll add a unique touch of greenery to any corner of your outdoor space—and can easily move it around as needed. SHOP WHEELBARROWS 2 Put Pots on…
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The Japanese have had a tradition for creating gardens since ancient times, that capture the natural landscape. The gardens combine the basic elements of plants, water and rocks with simple, clean lines to create a spiritual haven, which in times of war and strife was the only place they found peace. Gardening expert and author…
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Hoping to design a fresh layout for your garden? You’ll need to get familiar with some of the best garden planning tools on the internet. Even the simplest garden layout ideas can be helped along with the right planning aids, and a lot of them are free – so whether you’re planning a small garden…
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When the hottest days of summer hit, many container garden plants slow down on making flowers and fresh foliage even if you keep up with watering. Beat the heat by filling your containers with these colorful plants that thrive as temperatures rise. Most are from warm places around the world, so are often grown as…
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Edging plants help create a crisp, finished look to garden beds. Position these plants alongside non-living edging materials such as brick or metal to soften their appearance, or use lower-growing plants on their own to outline different areas of your garden. The following edging plants, divided by options for full sun and shade, will look…
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What blooms with what? That’s one of the big questions gardeners struggle with. This list of the best perennial plant combinations will help you create the most eye-catching pairings and fill your garden with color throughout the seasons. Pair Perennials and Roses Credit: Deb Wiley Add structure and beauty to your perennial plant combinations by…
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There are so many wonderful rock garden ideas that will enable you to create a beautiful rockery – however big or small your garden. Adding a rockery is one of the best backyard landscaping ideas to add interest to a design, but has many other benefits too. ‘Planting a rock garden is the best way…