Tag: Ideas
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I๏ปฟt might seem like you need a yard to have a garden and while that would be the dream situation, most of us have either small balconies or courtyards. Kia Codd is proof you can have a thriving garden on a balcony and even grow vegetables and fruit to eat. The Melbourne local started with…
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Garden drainage solutions are a must if you live somewhere that is affected by heavy, frequent rainfall. Without necessary measures in place to control water run-off, plots can begin to flood, flower beds can erode, and plants can become ruined. What’s more, puddles on yourย backyard landscaping ideas, such as decking and paving, can lead to…
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A shed isn’t just for gardens on the larger side โ there are plenty of small garden shed ideas that you can try to welcome the building into a tiny outdoor space, too. In fact, many of the best garden shed ideas can be applied to small gardens with the right know-how. It’s all about…
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The appeal of cottage backyard ideas are rooted in their informal charm: brimming with color, texture, fragrance, and romantic blooms, they are a sanctuary for people and wildlife alike. Cottage backyard ideas also bring with them a sense of freedom, letting you create a garden filled with your favorite flowers, plants and produce as well…
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Living in a city setting, apartment, or simply a smaller yard doesn’t have to stop you from gardening. There are plenty of innovative urban gardening ideas that allow anyone to grow ornamental and edible plants in the space they have available. Whether you’re looking for a backyard idea that works in a balcony setting, need…
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A shed isn’t just for gardens on the larger side โ there are plenty of small garden shed ideas that you can try to welcome the building into a tiny outdoor space, too. In fact, many of the best garden shed ideas can be applied to small gardens with the right know-how. It’s all about…
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โHer yard is incredibleโthere are many unique spots,โ interior designer Christy Martin commented to Architectural Digest of her clientโs Tucson garden. That client was none other than singer Linda Ronstadt. And yet, itโs difficult to imagine an area of any garden more appealing than one with such intimacy. Local firm Harlow Gardens created the space,…
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Putting up walls can be a good thing. That is, if youโre talking about retaining wall ideas in your landscape design. โAt the basic level, a retaining wall is a structure that holds or retains soil behind it,โ explains Joe Raboine, director of Belgard Residential Hardscapes, an outdoor hardscapes company. โThough retaining walls are most…
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A Beautiful Backyard Makes Outdoor Living Easy Ready to turn your backyard into your new favorite ‘room’? Planting a lush landscape that features a variety of edibles and low-maintenance perennials, like this gorgeous California backyard, is one surefire way. Get more backyard landscaping ideas, below, and keep reading for 30 more ways to make your…
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Anyone with a sunny windowsill, patio, or balcony can grow just about anything they want. In fact, choosing plants that are nourishing, delicious, and beautiful is the ultimate way to maximize limited space, and that’s true whether you’re working with one little window box or several large containers on your balcony. There are so many…