Tag: Ideas
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Looking for garden fence ideas? With summer in full swing, we’re taking the opportunity to revamp these stalwart garden features. A huge number of garden ideas involve fences, but you don’t have to stick to traditional wooden styles – there are plenty of ways to zhuzh them up, whether you’re hoping to hide an ugly…
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When you’re creating your dream outdoor living space, you want to pick the very best pieces to enhance your backyard. Whether you have a small or big garden, one brimming with foliage or just a few containers, design experts say you should consider incorporating mirrors. It may not be the conventional outdoor furniture you hunt…
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Small garden pond ideas are a valuable addition to plots of any size. Even if you don’t have much of a garden, these small ponds can change the way that you – and wildlife – interact with your outdoor space. According to Defra, 70% of ponds have been lost since the 19th century. This has…
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Often, we can only enjoy our favorite flowers, veggies, and herbs for a few months out of the year. However, greenhouses can create a bountiful garden year-round, keeping seedlings cool in the summer and warm in the winter. There are a wide variety of greenhouse options, from farmhouse-style A-frames to modern geodesic domes. A bonus?…
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Laura Hill is the Homes Ecommerce Editor for House Beautiful and Country Living, covering the latest shopping trends, budget interior buys and new homeware collections. Since 2016, Laura has written extensively across the home, DIY, garden, retail and property sectors, covering the latest product launches from big brands like John Lewis, Habitat and Dunelm. Her…
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Gardening in a small space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or productivity. Whether you’re working with a compact backyard, a tiny balcony, or a corner of your patio, raised garden beds are a great way to maximize space and grow your favorite herbs, vegetables, and flowers. From clever DIY solutions to simple space-saving…
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Deciding on desert landscaping ideas can appear daunting at first but, be reassured there are plenty of inspiring plant combinations, head-turning looks and design choices you can utilize to transform a hot, dusty yard. While there may not be as many floriferous and colorful blooms to include, there are plenty of striking plant shapes, mesmerizing…
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“It’s a myth that small gardens need small plants,” says Gina Taylor, of East London Garden Design. “Something bold and architectural —like Fatsia japonica or Dicksonia antarctica (soft tree fern) can actually make the space feel more grounded and generous.” The same goes with pots: fewer in larger sizes will make the garden look considered…
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Often, an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality applies when it comes to our side yards. They tend to be long and thin, and sometimes shady, which can make things feel daunting when it comes to design. However, there are ways to turn these unassuming areas into practical, pretty, and even playful zones, that…
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There’s no shortage of container garden ideas – even the tiniest spaces can be brought to life with a clever pot-planting scheme. In fact, many of the best small garden ideas involve some form of container growing. They’re a great way to liven up your patio ideas, or refresh a courtyard or balcony. Whether you’re…