Category: Small Garden
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Gardening on a slope can be a daunting task due to the challenges of navigation and potential soil erosion. Stabilizing your hillside with contour rows, terraces, or raised beds can prevent water runoff and maintain soil integrity. Despite the difficulties, hillsides offer unique benefits like a built-in view and the opportunity to create visually dynamic…
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In 2021, garden photographer Mark Bolton moved to Devon where he set about transforming a sparse back garden into his own ‘little paradise’ , echoing the cottage garden style he so admired. He tells Catherine Courtenay about his inspiring horticultural journey Mark has been photographing gardens for 25 years. (Image: Mark Bolton) Tell us a…
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Water features add a special quality to your outdoor space. Rippling water and soft sprays make your backyard seem cooler, while giving it a calming feel. Size does not matter. A small bubbler or fountain on a patio can have just as much effect as a pond or stream on a large property. Whether your…
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Full of sunshine, sand and salty air, the coastal lifestyle is a coveted one, but when it comes to gardening, the coast can present its challenges. Hardy plantings equipped to grow in sandy soils and withstand buffeting winds are essential to a well-designed coastal garden, and fortunately, there are a range of plants that can…
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1 Eastern Redbud larrybraunphotography.com//Getty Images Known as the harbinger of spring, the Eastern Redbud produces hot pink flowers on unique branching patterns. Its heart-shaped leaves go from a reddish shade to dark green when summer nears, turning yellow in the fall. It’s nicely sized to fit in many gardens, with most varieties growing to around…
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Looking for native garden ideas? Australia’s geographic isolation has resulted in it being home to an extremely unique range of flowering plants, trees, and shrubs. The diverse assemblage of native Australian flora has resulted in an inspiring array of landscapes that cannot be found elsewhere. Hardy, drought-resistant, and stunningly sculptural, Australian native garden designs are…
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GARDEN GROWTH: There are many ways to increase height in your garden and add interest (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. [Learn more] Urban gardeners are turning to vertical gardening to maximise their compact spaces. The recent RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden…
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Your home may be your castle, but rather than surround it with a moat, use any of these wonderful yard landscaping ideas to add warmth, color, and texture to the place you love to live. Whether you are growing blooming shrubs, planting annuals and long-lasting perennials, or deer-proofing your garden, there are many beautiful ways…
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Tiny houses have been having a moment for a while now. In an age of rising housing costs, concerns about sustainability, and a desire to declutter and simplify life, small houses appeal to many. The term “tiny house” has come to encompass a lifestyle that values smaller, simpler, and more affordable homes that are larger…
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1 Plan a Potager Garden David Burton//Getty Images If you want a unique way to spruce up your yard, try building a potager garden, otherwise known as a French garden. This design involves installing gravel between your garden beds full of veggies. Not only does it look nice, but the gravel also helps to keep…