Tag: Create
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Dreaming of a lush, exotic escape, without upping sticks for somewhere more rural? Then, learning how to create an urban oasis in a city courtyard could be the answer. With the right planting choices, thoughtful design, and a touch of creativity, even the smallest courtyard can be transformed into a vibrant tropical retreat – no…
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When you have a tropical garden in your backyard, you don’t have to travel to a far-flung island in Asia or the South Pacific to escape the pressures of modern life. Defined by brightly coloured plants, dramatic shapes and vibrant flowers, a tropical garden can create a sense of calm, and make every day feel…
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When it comes to designing any garden, the planning stage is always important, and never more so than when looking for L-shaped garden ideas. It can be tricky if one section of the ‘L’ is long and narrow, or if you’re gardening in a small space. The first thing to consider is whether you want…
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You can call it a pollinator garden, or you can see it as a food-source-saving, ecosystem-preserving paradise. “One of every three bites of your food depends on a pollinator, including the most common fruits and vegetables,” says Kate Karam, editorial director at Monrovia, a national grower of ornamental plants. And yet pollinators, which flutter from flower…
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You can’t blame us for dreaming about tropical garden ideas. The thought of being surrounded by palms and oversized agave plants is enticing. Cocooned in a little world of giant leaves. Drink as tall as the afternoon is long. Perhaps the scent of bougainvillea. Certainly, the smell of vacations. Even if it’s just the sunscreen. …
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Nestled within the heart of East London, just moments away from the frantic, frenetic energy of the City, sits this sanctuary of peace. With rich, vibrant shrubbery lining the edges and plenty of space to sit back and relax, this garden oasis feels a million miles away from the bankers and commuters of Liverpool Street.…
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A smooth slate-effect patio looks streamlined and contemporary. On closer inspection, you can see the same flooring is used both inside and out to blur the boundaries between both the internal dining space and outdoor patio lounge. Soften the look with greenery planted in integrated beds built high enough to put furniture up against it, to maximise the…
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As the weather continues warming up and gardens are being tended to once again after the long, cold winter months, now is the perfect time to think about your garden furniture ideas – from taking stock of what needs replacing and what furniture styles you’re currently into to considering ways you can give your existing…
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A pool is a must-have feature for keeping cool in your yard when temperatures soar. But to enjoy a true sense of relaxation as you swim, splash, or sun yourself on an inflatable, you’ll need to consider privacy, and put some sort of screening into place. Garden privacy ideas range from simple to elaborate, spanning…
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Photo: ProvenWinners.com 1 / 26 Drought-Tolerant Can be Colorful + Beautiful Whether you’re dealing with water restrictions or lack of rain, it’s still possible to create the yard of your dreams with drought-resistant landscaping techniques. You can craft inexpensive drought-tolerant landscaping using simple methods that aren’t tough to implement or adopt practices that demand a…