Tag: Garden
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A beautiful multi-stemmed Tibetan cherry (Prunus serrula) planted near the house provides year-round interest, with its gleaming coppery brown bark, spring blossom and autumn leaf colour. At its base, set among a froth of ferns and knotted cranesbill, a clay water bowl captures reflections of the sky. Alister Thorpe ‘The smaller the garden, the more…
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We take a sneak peek inside Monty Don’s garden, Longmeadow, to see what exactly the gardening guru’s been cooking up in his own garden ideas throughout the years – and his plans for when he returns from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. It’s no secret that Monty Don has been a go-to for all things…
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The applicant, Franca Laverdino, applied for planning permission around two months ago for her homes” target=”_blank”>house at Hodgkinsons Farm. The application for a 22.5-square-metre greenhouse in the garden of the house, one of five houses on the former farm between Boot Lane and Old Kiln Lane, led to a lot of debate among councillors at…
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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…
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Many people only have a small garden but there are ways you can make it appear to be bigger Elaine Blackburne Network Content Editor 13:36, 07 May 2025Updated 13:56, 07 May 2025 There are tricks to make a small garden appear much bigger(Image: Getty) Many people enjoy relaxing in their garden – especially as the…
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Designers agree that in small garden design, every part must earn its keep, from paving and planters to perimeter treatments and the planting itself. But when they’re planned well from the start, these elements can make a garden sing, no matter how restricted its parameters. Before you begin, think about what you’d like from 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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ALDI UNVEILS SPRING GARDEN ESSENTIALS FROM JUST £1.99 28 February, 2025 With spring around the corner, there’s no better time to spruce up gardens. Whether looking to grow veggies or create a relaxing garden oasis, outdoor lovers can find everything they need in the middle aisle. Aldi’s latest garden range will spring up in stores…
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After years of working as a professional gardener in very different climates, from the warmth of Tuscany to the wet hills of South Wales, I’ve come to really value the plants, shrubs and trees that are tough and reliable. Those species that need little attention, and quietly hold a space together, offering structure, shade, and…
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Summer has arrived, and as always, I want to make the most of every precious sunny moment. My house is over a hundred years old and comes with what estate agents might optimistically call “a compact courtyard garden”. In reality, it’s a tiny 2m x 2m outdoor space that I’ve been determined to maximise since…