Tag: Garden
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Staying up to date with the latest garden trends can help to keep your outside space feeling fresh. Whether you are planning to re-landscape your entire plot later this year, or perhaps you want to develop an underused corner in the coming weeks, keeping an eye on the current trends is always a good idea.…
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It’s lovely to have outside space in a city — a pocket of green amongst the brick, concrete, metal, and glass can be a welcome respite. Yet these prized areas are often overlooked by neighboring properties or passersby. Knowing how to make an urban garden more private will enable you to relax and enjoy your…
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16 expert tips and tricks for a small garden Becky Luigart-Stayner “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Even the smallest outdoor spaces can have a big impact. With thoughtful design and strategic planting, you can create a garden or balcony that feels like your own personal…
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Any outdoor space should be treated as a gift. However, the smaller your garden the bigger the room for mistakes is. Making one tiny mistake in a small garden, can have a big impact and make the limited space look and feel even smaller. We’re not saying this to scare you, as the quickest way…
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As we start to think about spending more time out in our gardens, you may have wondered how to get the most from your outdoor space. But what if you have a smaller garden or external footprint? Well, thankfully there are a number of small garden landscaping ideas which will work when space is at…
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If you have a long, slender outdoor space, then you can take this opportunity to create a stand-out space with narrow garden ideas to make the most of your area. These thin spaces can be easily adapted to give you a backyard with zones for relaxing, planting and alfresco dining. While narrow gardens can of…
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The Butterfly Garden returns to the Parc Floral de Paris. Join us from June 2 to September 30, 2025 for a magical stroll through an enchanted greenhouse, where you’ll be surrounded by these shimmering butterflies! Need to get away from it all? How would you like to find yourself in the heart of an enchanted…
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When it comes to making the most of our outdoor space, our front gardens are often overlooked, especially if they are on the smaller side. But by doing so you could be missing out on having somewhere to plant some of your favourite blooms or even enjoy your cup of coffee in the morning. So,…
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Family life often revolves around the garden once summer arrives, but if your outdoor space is overlooked by neighbours it can be a real challenge trying to create privacy in a garden or patio area. Even if you have the friendliest of people living next door, being able to sit outside undisturbed and away from…
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Could you use some balance and serenity in your life? A Japanese Zen garden can make your backyard–or any space– feel peaceful and calm. History and Cultural Significance Zen gardens originated in Japan centuries ago, after Zen Buddhism was introduced from China. But the term “Zen garden” wasn’t used until the 1930s, says Steven Pitsenbarger,…