Tag: design
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Designing a garden drenched with sunlight is easy work, but how do you guarantee planting success when you’ve got a shady plot? “Shade in the garden is often seen as a challenge, but I like to think of it as an opportunity,” garden and landscape designer, Zoe Claymore, who is designing the British Rainforest Garden…
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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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A garden is a soothing, life-affirming place – and the perfect sanctuary in which to spend time during these perplexing times. Here, we provide you with inspiration to get your hands into the earth, and turn your little patch into a beautiful, thriving paradise. 1. Textured and terrific Ten years ago, Melbourne homeowner Jan Mawson…
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A lot of people assume that learning how to design a minimalist garden means stripping your outdoor space of warmth or character, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Minimalist garden ideas are, essentially, a series of intentional choices: favouring clean lines, a restrained palette, and simple, thoughtful planting is the secret to creating…
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Raised beds can be as humble or as elaborate as you would like. The benefits of raised garden beds include better soil drainage, easy access to plants, portability, soil customization increased soil control, and also the ability to keep weeds and pests at bay. You can easily DIY raised beds from recycled materials you might…
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There are myriad options for landscaping with evergreens within your garden design. Whether providing year-round lush foliage, seasonal color from flowers and berries, privacy for a corner of your outdoor retreat, or vitality and structure to see your backyard through the coldest months, these hardworking members of the planting palette should be a key element…
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The annual SGD Awards ceremony took place on 23 September and celebrated some truly beautiful gardens created by leading contemporary designers. Discover the ingenious elements of the winning gardens and get inspiration on how to give your own outdoor space a first class makeover with these contemporary garden design ideas. Garden by Matthew Childs. Photo:…
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Winter isn’t thought of as a colorful time in the garden, but by planning a winter garden you will realize how much this season in fact has to offer. There are still many ways to enjoy your backyard and plan for adding winter interest as part of your winter garden ideas. There is great beauty…
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Downstairs toilet ideas: the loo at Rita Konig’s London house was previously the main bathroom, but she has leant into the jewel box philosophy in its new incarnation. The walls are lined with Antoinette Poisson’s ‘Torrent – PP Rouleau’, and Rita even had the ventilation fan papered – ‘I had a brilliant wallpaperer and you…
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There are ways to make a small garden feel bigger (Image: Getty) As the days grow longer and warmer weather beckons, many of us look forward to unwinding in our gardens. However, for those with limited outdoor space, creating a serene oasis can be challenging. But design expert Ivana Agustina says even the smallest of…