Tag: Garden
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Raised beds can be as humble or as elaborate as you would like. The benefits of raised garden beds include better soil drainage, easy access to plants, portability, soil customization increased soil control, and also the ability to keep weeds and pests at bay. You can easily DIY raised beds from recycled materials you might…
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Gnarled, ancient tree stumps squat among the lush lime greens of euphorbias and steel blue hostas. Masses of white and pink Mexican fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus) cascade down them and froth over the edges of the gravel paths. And huge purple lollipops of allium flowers emerge from a mass of greenery below. This garden may look…
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Decking isn’t just for large gardens — there are plenty of small garden decking ideas you can play with if you’re working with a bite-sized space. There are decking ideas for every garden, and they don’t have to take up a lot of room. Whether you carve out a corner for a decked seating area…
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Scroll on for 85 of the most hysterically ridiculous Halloween costume ideas guaranteed to help you bring the funny and keep the party laughing all night long. Brit + Co Thing 1 and Thing 2 Get joined at the hip like these iconic Dr. Seuss characters in simple blue wigs and red maxis. “Today is…
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If you’re hoping to redesign your garden this year but space is limited, it’s worth taking a look at some small Japanese garden ideas. Zen garden ideas have long been a popular garden trend, and the brilliant thing about Japanese-inspired gardens is that the design features can be applied to any space, regardless of its…
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You can’t blame us for dreaming about tropical garden ideas. The thought of being surrounded by palms and oversized agave plants is enticing. Cocooned in a little world of giant leaves. Drink as tall as the afternoon is long. Perhaps the scent of bougainvillea. Certainly, the smell of vacations. Even if it’s just the sunscreen. …
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Looking for the best plants for a Japanese garden? If you’re hoping to nail this popular design scheme this year, you’ll need to choose the right varieties. Whether you’re hoping to enhance your zen garden ideas or you’re looking for small Japanese garden ideas, carefully selected plants can go a long way towards creating the…
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You could call Casey and Jason Lawrence Pied Pipers of gardening. Their biggest followers are daughters Lana and Sayla. But they attract many more online via The Lawrence Garden Farm website, YouTube and Instagram, spreading the joy and peace they find cultivating a plant-based lifestyle in southeast Wisconsin. Casey and Jason chose raised beds mostly…
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There are myriad options for landscaping with evergreens within your garden design. Whether providing year-round lush foliage, seasonal color from flowers and berries, privacy for a corner of your outdoor retreat, or vitality and structure to see your backyard through the coldest months, these hardworking members of the planting palette should be a key element…
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Wondering how much to spend on a lawn mower? If you’re on the hunt for one of the best lawn mowers on the market and trying to pin down a target budget, it can be tricky to know where to start. That’s why I checked in with the experts to help you determine exactly which…