
How do you make a small garden feel larger? โRobust and deeply saturated colours in your flowers, shrubs, and small trees can actually make your space appear brighter and bigger,โ says Parker, the landscape architect. She also notes that drawing the eye up is vital in a small space: โIf you are fortunate enough to…

Shropshireโs king of the grill, Adamย Purnell โIโm very social. I love the outdoors. You light a fire, start cooking and people gravitate to you,โ says barbecue expert Adam Purnell. โIt creates an ambience and, [with] the use of smoke, flavours no๏ปฟ one can replicate in a kitchen.โ A former youth worker, Purnell started his food…

Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a small patio, a container garden is an easy way to elevate any outdoor spaceโand is a great method for every level of gardener. From easy-to-cultivate herbs to a mini citrus garden, simply choose the plants that align with your gardening skills and style and get growing. If…

Want to bring a touch of tranquility to your outdoor space? These 26 water feature ideas for the garden add movement, sound, and serene beauty โ perfect for creating a peaceful retreat that feels lush, balanced, and beautifully alive. View in gallery 26 Water Feature Ideas That Turn Your Garden Into a Soul-Cleansing Sanctuary in…

The Garden Media Group has released its 2026 Garden Trends Report and there’s one trend standing out as the most satisfying idea for our backyards: botanical bento. It’s the concept of creating a garden bento box: neat, compact garden design with everything you need in reaching distance to bring a backyard idea to life. ‘Everything…

If your friends and family love getting their hands dirty in the garden or spending most of their time in the yard, give them a thoughtful gift to support their hobby. Whether they’re a master gardener or a novice, make their day with one of these garden-ready gifts, from small budget-friendly ideas to splurge-worthy gifts…

Cuprinol has announced the winner of its annual Shed of the Year competition: a space-saving workshop in south-east London. The shed, known as ‘The Tiny Workshop’, came out on top of the ‘Workshop/Studio’ category following a public vote, before being elected overall winner by the judges, who were ‘wowed’ by the imaginative use of space.…

alle12//Getty Images 1 Aster Teddi Yaeger Photography//Getty Images There are a number of plants with small daisy-like blooms that are referred to as asters, but bees do not discriminate between varieties. They love them all! Some asters, such as New England asters, offer pollen and nectar well into the cooler fall months. This is good…

If you thought your garden didn’t have enough space for a workshop or even a shed, then think again, as this tiny workshop proves. This small garden shed idea, built by Mike Robinson, an engineer from Plumstead, South-East London, has just been awarded the title of Cuprinol Shed of the Year after he entered it…

Photo: Becky Paxton/Encoreยฎ Azalea 2 / 11 Colorburst Welcome This vibrant container bursts with cheerful pansies, violas, variegated ivy, and vivid pink azaleasโproof that even a small pot can make a bold, blooming front-door statement. Autumn Sunburst Encore Azalea provides evergreen structure and three seasons of color, while variegated English Ivy drapes gracefully over the…