Tag: Ideas
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Tropical garden ideas provide an easy way to give your garden an exotic look by blending hot, clashing colors with dramatic architectural foliage. Gardens can start to look ragged by the end of July as many perennials begin to fade. A simple way to inject life into your garden borders is to go tropical. Buying…
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One of the most rewarding aspects of a culinary garden is enjoying the fruits of your labor. From snipping off fresh rosemary for a cocktail garnish to using homegrown lavender in your flower arrangements, growing herbs is one of the most low-maintenance ways to start a kitchen garden. You can grow herbs even if your…
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Small Space Living Ideas from a Malibu Surf Shack – Sunset Magazine Small Space Living Ideas from a Malibu Surf Shack – Sunset Magazine A Breezy Malibu Surf Shack Is Filled with Small Space Living Ideas Source link
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A luscious lawn has been a classic backyard feature for decades, but there are lots of reasons to opt out and choose an alternative. True, a verdant stretch of green can look impressive and inviting. But, it takes a lot of work to maintain such an immaculate aesthetic, with hours spent on mowing, watering, aerating,…
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A smooth slate-effect patio looks streamlined and contemporary. On closer inspection, you can see the same flooring is used both inside and out to blur the boundaries between both the internal dining space and outdoor patio lounge. Soften the look with greenery planted in integrated beds built high enough to put furniture up against it, to maximise the…
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Downstairs toilet ideas: the loo at Rita Konig’s London house was previously the main bathroom, but she has leant into the jewel box philosophy in its new incarnation. The walls are lined with Antoinette Poisson’s ‘Torrent – PP Rouleau’, and Rita even had the ventilation fan papered – ‘I had a brilliant wallpaperer and you…
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Drought-tolerant landscaping is top of the agenda right now, with the availability of low-water landscaping rebates, lawn-to-garden conversion incentives, and irrigation grants meaning there’s never been a better time to redesign your landscape using a more sustainable approach. A landscape that has been designed with drought tolerance in mind will include a mix of hardscape…
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There are so many wonderful trellis ideas that offer limitless potential for adding vertical interest to your garden. Trellis is one of the most simple but effective garden fence ideas – allowing you to enhance an uninspiring surface or introduce an element of privacy or shade. ‘The vertical plane is the longest axis in the garden,…
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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…