Category: Small Garden
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Whether you have a tiny garden or you’re looking to carve out a small space for nature, there are plenty of small wildlife garden ideas you can get your teeth stuck into this year. That’s because even the smallest changes can transform a small garden into a haven for wildlife. Think pot ponds, clever planting…
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Key Takeaways Transform your venue into a lush garden by using floral centerpieces, living aisles, and flower chandeliers. Add floral touches to your look with 3D bloom attire, floral veils, or decorative flower hairpieces. Use garden-inspired drinks and edible flowers in signature cocktails to create a whimsical feel in your menu. A garden wedding is…
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Everyone wants more serenity—and I’ve come to Barrington, Illinois, to find it. I’m at the bamboo gate to Diane Hunter’s Japanese garden. Decades ago, Diane—a retired biological sciences professor—became so intrigued with the “wonderful feeling” she found in Japanese gardens, she created her own so she could feel that way every day. The more Diane…
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If you are not blessed with ample outside space, the best plants for small backyards outlined ahead could enable you to create an attractive, uncompromising garden that requires minimal maintenance. And there are so many plants to choose from. When it comes to small garden ideas, every plant, shrub or tree needs to count –…
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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…