Category: Small Garden
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Photo: Becky Paxton/Encore® Azalea 2 / 11 Colorburst Welcome This vibrant container bursts with cheerful pansies, violas, variegated ivy, and vivid pink azaleas—proof 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…
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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…