Category: Small Garden
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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…
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Hydrangeas are a garden favorite, loved for their large blooms and lush foliage. However, if you have a small yard, you might assume that these floral shrubs are off-limits. The good news is that plenty of compact hydrangea can thrive in small spaces, injecting vibrant color and impact without overwhelming your garden. As a former…
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English garden ideas have evolved from the classic combination of smartly clipped hedges, romantic meandering paths and lushly planted drifts of flowers that’s known around the world, to embrace a more informal style, too. The traditional English garden, perhaps with a whimsical folly or captivating piece of sculpture dotted here and there to catch the…
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Lavender is a versatile and fragrant plant that can enhance any garden with its vibrantcolors and soothing scent. If you want to incorporate lavender into your landscaping but don’t know where to start, we share 17 ideas that’ll help transform your outdoor space. As a Pathway Hedge Credit: @ladylandscape / Instagram Because of its vibrant…
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1 Make Them Waist Height Marina Trandina//Getty Images After a day of gardening on your knees, you’ll long for a gardening bed that is better for your back. Here, a raised garden bed becomes more ergonomic simply by being taller. Now, bending down and tending to your beloved plants doesn’t have to be a literal…