Tag: Ideas
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Water features add a special quality to your outdoor space. Rippling water and soft sprays make your backyard seem cooler, while giving it a calming feel. Size does not matter. A small bubbler or fountain on a patio can have just as much effect as a pond or stream on a large property. Whether your…
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Looking for native garden ideas? Australia’s geographic isolation has resulted in it being home to an extremely unique range of flowering plants, trees, and shrubs. The diverse assemblage of native Australian flora has resulted in an inspiring array of landscapes that cannot be found elsewhere. Hardy, drought-resistant, and stunningly sculptural, Australian native garden designs are…
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GARDEN GROWTH: There are many ways to increase height in your garden and add interest (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. [Learn more] Urban gardeners are turning to vertical gardening to maximise their compact spaces. The recent RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden…
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Your home may be your castle, but rather than surround it with a moat, use any of these wonderful yard landscaping ideas to add warmth, color, and texture to the place you love to live. Whether you are growing blooming shrubs, planting annuals and long-lasting perennials, or deer-proofing your garden, there are many beautiful ways…
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1 Plan a Potager Garden David Burton//Getty Images If you want a unique way to spruce up your yard, try building a potager garden, otherwise known as a French garden. This design involves installing gravel between your garden beds full of veggies. Not only does it look nice, but the gravel also helps to keep…
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1 Make It All-Encompassing manufoto llc Designer Christina Nielsen transformed a Brooklyn backyard into a sitting garden using stone pavers set in gravel. Greenery encompasses the entire space from the fencing to the surrounding potted plants, making it the perfect city escape. 2 Mix Different-Sized Plants Douglas Friedman On the balcony of a Houston, Texas,…
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Hydroponic gardening is a practice that opens up so many opportunities for indoor gardeners. Crops and plants that were once tricky to grow indoors are now easy to grow at home thanks to the science of water culture. One of the negatives on the list of pros and cons of hydroponic gardening, however, is it…
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Having a large backyard is wonderful for gardening, but it can often be hard to know where to start. There are a wide variety of garden layouts to choose from, after all, depending on what you want to grow, the climate you’re in, and just how much land you have. Regardless of your specific dimensions…
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1 Hang a Porch Swing A Beautiful Mess Get that classic charm by installing a porch swing like this one. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or enjoying a quiet moment with a book, there’s something about a swing that makes you want to stop and smell the roses. See more at A Beautiful…
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Looking for small garden ideas? Working with less space doesn’t mean your options are limited – in fact, there are countless ways to design a petite garden. Whether you’re thinking about how to plan a small garden from scratch or you’re looking for small patio ideas to spruce up your space, there’s plenty of room…