Category: Small Garden
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So your backyard isn’t acre after acre of rolling hills and patio space as far as the eye can see? Phew. We asked experts for their best small garden ideas and learned that so often, less is more. By prioritizing your must-haves, maximizing your space, and picking the right plants and outdoor furniture, you can…
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Small gardens have just as much potential as larger gardens when it comes to aesthetics, but it can be trickier to find space to store your tools and furniture. Luckily, there are plenty of small garden storage ideas to help you maximise the space you have. The best garden storage ideas combine style and practicality,…
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I am constantly on the lookout for the best plants for a courtyard garden as I have a small courtyard garden myself. It’s a beautifully private outdoor space, with a mix of sun and shade areas, a big display of containers, a couple of small potted trees, some climbers to disguise the boundaries, and plenty…
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These small backyard ideas will help you transform your space, whether you want to host a barbecue or sip your morning coffee in the summer shade. It just takes a bit of creative thinking to make the most of your yard, patio, or balcony. Start by making a list of priorities for the space, and…
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When it comes to our backyards, I think we all want them to feel like a permanent vacation—especially come summer. From cozy places to catch an afternoon snooze on the weekends to the perfect spot for sunset happy hours, a backyard escape that feels transportive shouldn’t be considered out of reach, no matter how much…
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This early-Georgian house in Spitalfields, built in 1717, has a small, north-facing courtyard garden that has become a place of great charm. The space has been levelled and laid with reclaimed York stone, edged with sunken beds planted with evergreen shrubs. Window frames, fences and doors are painted in ‘Grate Black’ from Farrow & Ball.…
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Don’t let water-use restrictions or a lack of rain put a damper on your garden dreams. Plenty of beautiful plants thrive in dry conditions, and xeriscaping techniques can help you make the most of limited moisture. Utilize these simple drought-tolerant landscaping ideas to create a beautiful yard that requires minimal watering. Reduce Your Lawn Credit:…
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A small south-facing London garden that lacked style is reimagined as a beautiful outdoor entertaining space with a Mediterranean vibe. Calling in both design and landscaping professionals was key to achieving the dream. Who lives here Chris Seychell lives with his husband Ross and their two Boston terriers, Rocco and Saffy, in a Victorian terraced…
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When the owner of this end-of-terrace Forest Hill home was stuck on design ideas for her overgrown garden, she decided to build a house on it. Julia Jude previously owned the red brick house next door but found little joy in its gloomy rooms. Inspired by an episode of Grand Designs, she seized the opportunity…
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Every item on this page was chosen by a Veranda editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Cheryl Ramalho//Getty Images Most Nostalgic Flowering Shrub: Honeysuckle Ali Majdfar Nothing beats the nostalgic scent of dreamsicle-colored honeysuckle. Attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds alike, be careful to pick the right variety…