Category: Small Garden
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Whether you are looking at a complete redesign, or simply want to improve and enhance your space with some new features, the key to successful backyard ideas is a considered mix of planting, landscaping and lifestyle elements. When deciding on the approach for your backyard makeover, it’s always best to start with the architecture of…
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Kris Jenner did it best. She styled this luxurious plant in her home, and well, we’re a little bit obsessed. Jenner’s dazzling placement of her bird of paradise plant — also known as Strelitzia reginae — has been on our minds. Adding a sense of extravagance to the space, the star placed this plant on…
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Family life often revolves around the garden once summer arrives, but if your outdoor space is overlooked by neighbours it can be a real challenge trying to create privacy in a garden or patio area. Even if you have the friendliest of people living next door, being able to sit outside undisturbed and away from…
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Could you use some balance and serenity in your life? A Japanese Zen garden can make your backyard–or any space– feel peaceful and calm. History and Cultural Significance Zen gardens originated in Japan centuries ago, after Zen Buddhism was introduced from China. But the term “Zen garden” wasn’t used until the 1930s, says Steven Pitsenbarger,…
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When warm, sunny days return, many of us breathe a sigh of relief. Who doesn’t love the sun? Basking in its rays is one of life’s simple pleasures, yet we need shade too and these garden canopy ideas will ensure you can beat a retreat yet still stay outside when the heat rises. Whatever type…
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Tropical plants add a lush, exotic touch to yards and container gardens. Not only can they can thrive in the Midwest, they can even be the stars of your garden with their striking foliage and bold colors. Some can be brought inside when the weather cools to cheer up your home or to overwinter as bulbs.…
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If you think your front garden is a purely functional space – somewhere for your recycling bins or a bike store – then think again. No matter its size, your small front garden ideas are really an opportunity to create something that gives a great first impression and that shows your home off to its…
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The concept of the paradise garden dates back thousands of years, with historical examples found in Persian, Mughal and Andalusian designs. These gardens were intended as places of peace and reflection, sanctuaries with flowing water and rich in flora. In contrast to naturalistic gardens that are popular today, paradise gardens are deliberate, with planned pathways,…
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If you’re thinking about painting your fence, it can be tricky to know which shade to go for – but according to experts, there are some fence colours to avoid. There are plenty of garden fence ideas to choose from, and knowing how to paint a fence is one of the best ways to refresh…
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YKD/Shutterstock “Nothing beats goldenrods for a fall nectar source for pollinators,” notes Penn State Extension. “Stiff goldenrod was a real standout in our trials, vying with mountain mint for attracting the greatest diversity of pollinators.” This bee-friendly perennial grows up to five feet tall and does well in dry to average soils. Plus, the yellow…