Tag: Flower
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In the first winter after moving to rural Connecticut, Pom Shillingford stood at her kitchen window each morning and stared out at very little. There were no flower beds. No hedges. Just a barren scene of bare earth and old, haunting trees pressing in against a wide, empty sky. ‘There was very little in the…
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Make your yard bloom this Spring with these creative and beautiful flower garden ideas. From planter ideas to flower bed ideas, there are plenty of garden design ideas for inspiration. Warm weather is finally here, so it’s time to start thinking about your garden! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, we’ve got some ideas…
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This Front Yard Flower Garden Plan is designed to bring instant charm—and long-term curb appeal—to smaller landscapes. This design features a 3‑foot‑deep border along the house, blending flowering shrubs, hardy, reliable perennials, and cheerful bulbs for season‑long color. With a path leading to your door and shrubs near the curb to frame the view, this…
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Weed is not a word often associated with the immaculate gardens of the Chelsea flower show. But with hydroponics and urban farming making grand appearances at this year’s event, it will be on a lot of visitors’ lips. “With the right lights you can grow whatever you like, even if you’re inside a dark, north-facing…
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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is back for 2025, and as ever, it’s packed with incredible garden inspiration for the growing season ahead. I visited the Show today and made note of all the garden trends that stood out above the rest. Among the beautiful planting schemes, climate resilience was a huge theme, along with…
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Your flowers may be fading, but their story isn’t over—it’s just getting started! Harvesting flower seeds is like bottling a bit of summer for next year. Whether you’re after cost savings, plant resilience, or just more blooms to love, seed-saving is a fun and empowering end-of-season ritual. Let’s walk outside and collect some of the flower…
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We’ve almost hit summer, and there couldn’t be a better time to brainstorm some showstopping flower bed ideas. Designing a flower bed should always be fun, and whether you’re working with small garden ideas or fully-fledged garden border ideas, there’s plenty of room for creativity. You might stick to traditional bedding plants for a classic…
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If your garden is on the small side and you’re struggling for inspiration this year, take a look at the below ideas for small gardens. We’ve handpicked a selection of brilliant designs from the recent years of Britain’s most prestigious Flower Show. Ideas for small gardens Photograph by Jayne Lloyd. If space is so tight…
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WHETHER you’re a green-fingered veteran or new to the gardening scene, this Dunelm buy might be the perfect addition to your flowerbeds. One shopper was inspired to pick up the budget-friendly buy after seeing her fellow bargain hunters rave about it. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! A Facebook user shared the deal…
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Edging plants help create a crisp, finished look to garden beds. Position these plants alongside non-living edging materials such as brick or metal to soften their appearance, or use lower-growing plants on their own to outline different areas of your garden. The following edging plants, divided by options for full sun and shade, will look…