Tag: Ideas
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By Rosanna Spence | Published – 28 Jun 2023 | Updated – 4 Oct 2024 Ambling along a garden path is one of life’s simple pleasures. When you can’t quite see where the path is taking you, the experience becomes an adventure. That’s the magic of a long and narrow garden: it invites you…
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When it comes to garden border ideas, there’s plenty of room for creativity. Whether you’re hoping to border your garden cheaply or you’re looking for low-maintenance border plants to fill in the gaps, there’s a long list of edging styles and planting techniques to experiment with. A border is the perfect way to frame and…
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As we gear up for the growing season, you might be wondering what to do with the grass in your garden. That’s where our list of lawn ideas comes in. Of course, you can stick to a traditional, manicured green space (that’s why it’s the first idea on our list), but if you want to…
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If you’re starting to get excited about your spring and summer gardens, you might be looking at bright, sunny spots that will burst with color in the months to come. But as it turns out, there’s still plenty you can do with the shadier corners of your garden. In fact, shade gardening is on the…
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Decking Your garden is not too small to add some decking! Elaine recommends using decking to your advantage. She said: “Using decking to create another level is also a great way to maximise your garden space, especially if situated at the end of the garden to elongate the area. “This concept also works when creating…
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1 Drape Herbs From the Shed A Beautiful Mess 2 ID Herbs With Spoons Bless’er House If you’ve already figured out a spot for your herb garden, try getting creative with labels. This blogger used wooden spoons as garden markers for her herbs, giving her planter a charming look. See more at Bless’er House »…
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Gardens play a crucial role in encouraging wildlife production, as the plants, flowers and even your weeds provide bees and various other pollinators with the nectar to live well and thrive. Growing a bee-friendly garden is easier than you might think, and it also doesn’t mean you need to spend extortionate amounts on exotic flowers, either. The…
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One of our favourite parts of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the Houseplant Studios. Tucked away on the plateau in Ranelagh Gardens lies a wealth of indoor plant tips, innovative ideas to bring greenery into the home, and unexpected but creative ways to style them. We love the pizzazz that Main Avenue brings (the…
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Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? Penpak Ngamsathain 1 Wishing Well Fountain Penpak Ngamsathain Try this fun water fountain idea! Building a small brick well around your water source, then erect a weathered wood frame around it. Hang an old-fashioned…
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What Lighting Is Best for the Garden? The best lighting for a garden is a mix of warm, ambient light and bright, cooler light. Warm, ambient light works well for highlighting trees, plants, or flowers, and creating a relaxing atmosphere if you plan to use your outdoor space at night. Brighter, cooler light creates visibility…