Tag: Garden
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We love fragrant flowers, with their amazing range of scents reminiscent of chocolate, cotton candy, and beyond. They have the power to trigger a memory—a pink peony can remind you of a favorite aunt—or a sense of calm (hello, gardenia). It’s hard to remember that plants aren’t there to perfume our gardens—their fragrance is meant…
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Over the last few months, readers of the Basingstoke Gazette have been nominating and voting for their favourite venues. The votes have officially been counted and we can reveal The Greenhouse Café cafe has won the Café of the Year 2025 title. Read more Known for its “delicious” menu, tranquil ambience, and dedicated staff, The…
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Budget garden ideas can often be the best and they will help you achieve that lush green outdoor space you want – without spending megabucks on major landscaping overhauls or out-of-reach plants… One of the great things about exploring different types of garden ideas is that many of the most impactful looks often cost next to…
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A beautifully-maintained garden is one of the easiest ways to boost the value of your home, and experts have revealed the colours you should paint your garden fence to improve your home’s value. Your garden fence paint ideas can have a huge impact on your home’s appeal. Of the garden features that will help sell…
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By Rosanna Spence | Published – 15 Sep 2023 | Updated – 30 May 2024 Whether you’re still employed and work from home, pursuing a desk-based hobby, or simply want somewhere different to do the crossword or a sudoku, having an office space can be a huge boost to your quality of life. However, not every…
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With simple landscaping, clever design, charming decor, and some affordable DIY projects, even the most modest patch of dirt can be transformed into a small garden oasis. Whether you’re looking to brighten up the patio plants, enhance your curb appeal, or elevate a tiny backyard, let these small garden ideas inspire you to get your…
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Knowing how to make a small garden look bigger can be a particular challenge in urban gardens. That said, some period properties in the country, especially cottages, can come with small outdoor spaces too, meaning that there really is no such thing as having too many small garden ideas to try… When making the most…
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Wildlife garden ideas can bring innumerable benefits to us, our gardens and the environment, as well as wildlife. With many of us spending more time in our backyards, it only adds to the enjoyment when we can observe bees, butterflies, birds and other creatures enjoying our outdoor spaces, too. All gardeners have an important part…
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There are so many beautiful flowers that you can grow in your garden and even more ways to arrange them. Choosing the right colors and blossoms for your flower bed can feel like a daunting task, though—especially if it’s your first time really digging into gardening. Of course, every flower bed will be different. Some…
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The gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show are rarely short of spectacular, but, if you’re a small garden owner, you may well look at them and wonder how you could possibly recreate any of the designs when you have limited space. However, there are plenty of clever small garden ideas which can help you…