Tag: Ideas
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Refreshing your garden and nurturing the plants and flowers within it can take time, especially for those wanting to capture enviable garden snaps for their Instagram. As the nation continues to self-isolate at home and the weather sun continues to smile down on us, people are spending and more time in their gardens. With many…
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Indoor plant care: Plants rely on the nutrients within the pot you plant them in, in order to flourish. To ensure your plants reach their full potential, use a good quality, premium potting mix. Search for a potting mix with the Australian Standard red tick, which ensures that the mix has been manufactured with quality…
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16 expert tips and tricks for a small garden Becky Luigart-Stayner “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Even the smallest outdoor spaces can have a big impact. With thoughtful design and strategic planting, you can create a garden or balcony that feels like your own personal…
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As we start to think about spending more time out in our gardens, you may have wondered how to get the most from your outdoor space. But what if you have a smaller garden or external footprint? Well, thankfully there are a number of small garden landscaping ideas which will work when space is at…
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If you have a long, slender outdoor space, then you can take this opportunity to create a stand-out space with narrow garden ideas to make the most of your area. These thin spaces can be easily adapted to give you a backyard with zones for relaxing, planting and alfresco dining. While narrow gardens can of…
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Desert landscaping combines beauty with low maintenance, using drought-tolerant and heat-resistant plants to thrive despite limited water. To create a stunning desert garden, incorporate hardscaping elements like gravel plant beds and choose plants that are adapted to harsh conditions. Desert landscapes are not only visually striking but also straightforward to plan and maintain, offering a…
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Whether you are looking at a complete redesign, or simply want to improve and enhance your space with some new features, the key to successful backyard ideas is a considered mix of planting, landscaping and lifestyle elements. When deciding on the approach for your backyard makeover, it’s always best to start with the architecture of…
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Family life often revolves around the garden once summer arrives, but if your outdoor space is overlooked by neighbours it can be a real challenge trying to create privacy in a garden or patio area. Even if you have the friendliest of people living next door, being able to sit outside undisturbed and away from…
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Could you use some balance and serenity in your life? A Japanese Zen garden can make your backyard–or any space– feel peaceful and calm. History and Cultural Significance Zen gardens originated in Japan centuries ago, after Zen Buddhism was introduced from China. But the term “Zen garden” wasn’t used until the 1930s, says Steven Pitsenbarger,…
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When warm, sunny days return, many of us breathe a sigh of relief. Who doesn’t love the sun? Basking in its rays is one of life’s simple pleasures, yet we need shade too and these garden canopy ideas will ensure you can beat a retreat yet still stay outside when the heat rises. Whatever type…