Tag: Easy
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Dwarf evergreen shrubs can help to elevate even the smallest of gardens. Adding structure, texture and color wherever they are planted, compact evergreen plants such as hebe and heather will maintain interest whatever the season. During my time as a professional gardener, I cared for many different evergreens, ranging from cloud-pruned Japanese holly to clipped…
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For alfresco lunch parties or cosy evening meals in the garden, turn your attention to outdoor kitchen ideas this summer. Instead of being stuck in the kitchen preparing food for guests while they bask in the sunshine, an alfresco kitchen transports your entire prep, cooking and serving system into the heart of your outdoor living…
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Perhaps you’ve thought carefully about every plant in your garden, and now you want to focus on making your yard more inviting or need help organizing your gardening gear. We’ve assembled some of our favorite DIY garden projects, ranging from a succulent wreath to a pallet potting bench. Now, grab your gloves and get started.…
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Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? Solidago//Getty Images 1 Bergenia Photos from Japan, Asia and othe of the world//Getty Images Also known by the irresistible name of pigsqueak, this part-shade perennial blooms in early spring. Trim it up as a…
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Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and ideal for small spaces, the gravel garden ticks numerous boxes, No wonder it is having a revival. Don’t dismiss gravel gardens. Contemporary designs filled with easy-care, drought-tolerant planting can transform the smallest spaces into real talking points. The benefits of a gravel garden are enormous. There is a wide range of plants…
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A Beautiful Backyard Makes Outdoor Living Easy Ready to turn your backyard into your new favorite ‘room’? Planting a lush landscape that features a variety of edibles and low-maintenance perennials, like this gorgeous California backyard, is one surefire way. Get more backyard landscaping ideas, below, and keep reading for 30 more ways to make your…
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Zooey Deschanel’s hydroponic Lettuce Grow farmstand is the easiest way to grow vegetables in your backyard. It’s highly user-friendly, design-led, and effective. In a consumerist culture, where we want everything more and faster, there is something undeniably appealing about the idea of vegetable gardening. There is a strong allure in the slowness of the process,…
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I’ve been living with a 5-foot-5-inch salad-producing machine in my kitchen since June. This smart, indoor vertical hydroponic system, called the Gardyn, grows heaps of fresh, organic greens. We’re talking gourmet salad every day, endless basil and mint, and enough dill to make you feel guilty that you don’t know any recipes that use dill.…
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There’s a lot to learn about gardening but when it comes to the basics of planting, pruning, and feeding, there are crucial gardening tips for beginners that every gardener should know. You don’t need a degree in horticulture to develop those green fingers, you simply need to know where to start. Luckily, our team of…
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– Raised Garden Bed: Cultivate plants like vegetables, flowers, herbs in your patio, yard, garden, and greenhouseDurable Construction: Made of steel plates galvanized layer and 2 layers of anti-corrosion paint for strong anti-rust performanceOpen Bottom Design: Built with an open base to prevent water buildup and rot while allowing roots easy access to nutrientsSide Ventilation:…