Category: Small Garden
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1 Bird of Paradise Plants Nugroho Ridho//Getty Images Give your entrance a tropical vibe with a bird-of-paradise plant. They can grow in sun or shade, although if you get an orange bird-of-paradise, you’ll want to put it in direct sunlight to really bring out the color of the blooms, according to Costa Farms. If you…
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The challenges of gardening in a small space are real. Some design choices, however, amplify the impression of tight quarters. Color, line, and texture all play important roles in making a small garden feel expansive and inviting or confining and cramped. Avoid these 8 common design blunders to make the most of even the smallest…
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Writer Amy Bradney-George Amy Bradney-George is a shopping writer with more than 17 years of experience covering money, travel, sustainability, lifestyle, technology and entertainment. Her work has appeared in publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, Finder, Money Mag, The Australian Women’s Weekly, New Idea and Better Homes & Gardens. A recognised consumer finance journalist and…
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Key Takeaways White flowers add a tranquil, timeless elegance to gardens and are versatile in combination with other colors. Flowers like ‘Iceberg’ Rose and ‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea are highlighted as dependable choices for their beautiful white blooms. Some white flowers like the Moonflower Vine and Japanese Anemone are noted for their unique blooming behaviors and aesthetic…
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1 Angelonias baona//Getty Images These vibrant, uniquely shaped blooms are more commonly known as snapdragons! With striking shades of pink, orange, yellow, peach, purple, white, red, angelonias are a great choice for any summer garden. With the right care, they can grow up to 18 inches tall and will continue flowering through the season. 2…
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If you have a small garden, then you need to stop what you’re doing and listen to me as the Keter Patio Storage Bench (£169.99 at B&Q) is perfect for maximising both storage and space. When thinking about the best garden furniture, I am not alone in considering pretty styles and colours, without giving too…
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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. Nick Mele American Boxwood Shrub Now 13% OffCredit: Fast Growing Trees Is there anything more stately or classic than a pair of gently rounded front door shrubs like boxwoods? And don’t…
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Lush, expansive gardens are a dream – but not everyone has the luxury of a large outdoor space. The good news is that with a bit of know-how, even the tiniest corner can be transformed into a vibrant green sanctuary. Jo Thompson is someone who knows possibly everything there is to know about getting the…
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Your garden is your very own paradise, which is why it can be so difficult to get started on it. Weeding, planting and harvesting are really the simple tasks, the maintenance that keeps your haven happy and healthy. It’s the design and the original build that takes its toll, especially when you’re stuck for new…
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The word ‘blobbery’ may not sound very elegant; blobs are not conventionally associated with elegance, after all. But in gardening circles, the blobbery – a term coined by Guy Watts, managing director at Architectural Plants in Sussex – has recently become synonymous with refinement and beauty. We’ve broken down this new garden trend to explain…