Category: Small Garden
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While a sprawling backyard to roam in was once the norm, inner-city living has led our gardens to slowly, but surely, shrink. But small garden design neednโt mean uninspiring. Thereโs no need to say goodbye to the green leafy paradises of our dreams when you can take a small space โ such as a courtyard,…
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Clear and cut back โNever underestimate how much a good tidy will help things.โ Photograph: rogerashford/Getty Images/iStockphoto โIt is not always necessary to rip out everything and start again,โ says Ella Malt, who runs the gardening company Soil and Soul Norfolk. โIt is much more sustainable to work with what you have. You can make…
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1 ‘Chocolate Chip’ Bugleweed Pat Jerrold; Papilio//Getty Images Best used as a ground cover in sparse areas of your garden, this variety of bugleweed boasts spiky, violet flowers with dark green and brown foliage. Since this shade-loving plant is so dense, it helps to control stubborn weeds that love to pop through the yard. Consider…
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Small gardens have the obvious benefit of being both wallet-friendly and easy to maintain, and it’s easy to assume that creating a pretty-yet-practical garden design is straightforward enough, too. After all, limited space limits your options, right? Well, yes and no. What to Read Next While it’s true that there are only so many routes…
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Want to turn your garden into a peaceful retreat with a touch of magic? These 28 pond ideas for your garden bring tranquility, movement, and natural beauty โ perfect for creating a serene escape right outside your door. View in gallery 28 Pond Ideas for Your Garden That Turn Your Backyard Into a Living Daydream…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…