Category: Small Garden
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The annual Homes & Gardens Design Awards is a recognition of the best names in design. From private homes and boutique hotels to gardens and restaurants, this year’s project winners demonstrate why design excellence transcends boundaries – creating environments that are as functional as they are beautiful. 1. Best UK residential project Winner: Chelsea Barracks…
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Writer Lucy Lindfield Digital Editor Lucy Lindfield has a long-standing love affair with homes dating back to a childhood spent picking out the nicest house on each street from the back of her parents’ Subaru. Years later, after completing both a Diploma of Interior Design at Design Centre Enmore and a Bachelor of Media at…
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They may not reach towering heights, but small trees can still pack a big punch in your landscape. The following list includes varieties that offer beautiful flowers, attractive fall foliage, and even colorful fruit. Whether you’ve got a modest-size yard or are just looking for a tree that won’t take up a ton of space,…
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The dry and often hot and sunny weather in Southern California calls for low-maintenance outdoor plants that can withstand tough conditions. Extreme weather events, heat waves, droughts, and more unpredictable precipitation have made gardening more challenging. Here are selections that add bold color and texture to your Southern California landscape and don’t require a ton…
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Small trees for landscaping can transform even the most modest landscape. “Your yard is only going to be so interesting if you’re only planting shrubs and perennials,” says Sam Niemann, founder of the Chicago-based landscape design firm Grown by Design. Planting small trees—specimens that reach a mature height of less than 20 feet—add interest without…
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How do you make a small garden feel larger? “Robust and deeply saturated colors in your flowers, shrubs, and small trees can actually make your space appear brighter and bigger,” says Parker, the landscape architect. She also notes that drawing the eye up is vital in a small space: “If you are fortunate enough to…
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The sound of freeway traffic, a view of the neighbors’ yards, and a patchy, sloped lawn were the defining features of Scot Eckley and Devin Fitzpatrick’s small Seattle backyard when they moved into the home 19 years ago. In other words, “It was a dream come true,” Fitzpatrick says with a laugh. The pair—he’s a…
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Got a petite patch of outdoor space? These 30 small backyard ideas are clever, cozy, and full of charm — perfect for transforming even the tiniest yard into a stylish and serene escape. Whether you’re dreaming of a lush garden nook or a pocket-sized patio paradise, these tips will help you make every square foot…
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Many of the same succulents that make good houseplants will also thrive in containers outdoors. In pots, these plants often can take more heat and drought than many annuals, perennials, or tropicals. The following arrangements complement each variety’s colors, forms, and textures, and each of them is easy to care for, thanks to being displayed…
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Key Takeaways Use a combination of planters and tropical plants for an inviting and exotic poolside ambiance. Privacy can be enhanced through the strategic use of hedges and fences, which also contribute to the overall aesthetics. Incorporating features like pergolas and ample seating creates functional and relaxing poolside spaces. Pool landscaping ideas don’t have to…