Tag: Ideas
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The humble garden shed has a multitude of uses–from storing tools and outdoor equipment to potting up plants. Many others have been turned into writing retreats, artist studios, and more. Discover which of the garden shed ideas ahead appeals to you most. It may even be worth considering having more than one shed, so you…
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Key Takeaways Pairing structure with softness helps give gardens a dynamic, painterly quality. Plant in drifts, use strong focal points, and add vertical interest for a layered effect. Stagger plant heights to add depth and movement to your garden composition. There’s an enigmatic quality to the garden of Cordelia de Castellane, author of Flower Couture…
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Your yard could benefit from a few upgrades, but that doesn’t mean you have to hire out an entire landscaping crew. It’s entirely possible to DIY the smaller details yourself, refreshing your space and making it even more functional. Here, we’ve gathered just a few easy and elegant expert-approved ideas that you should definitely try…
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1 / 12 Courtesy @bloom.and.grow.ali/Instagram Colorful Spring Bulbs One of the most fun container garden ideas is to pick plants that you can watch mature. Planting your containers with bulbs lets you enjoy all the different stages of growth and color in the blooming process. This container by @bloom.and.grow.ali featured bulbs and palm fans to…
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For the time-rich and cash-poor, gardening is the perfect hobby. And although at this time of year it’s tempting to go and splurge at the garden centre, most gardeners would argue that exercising caution and restraint will help you spend your money more wisely, and end up with a better garden. It’s a cliche, but…
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Most modern homes, if they have outside space at all, have a compact square or rectangular plot. Yet this doesn’t have to be boring. Landscape designers have plenty of garden corner ideas to make the best use of these awkward spots and bring beauty and balance to your yard. Traditionally, a garden with four right…
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A sun trap garden catches the sun throughout the day and is a sheltered space that doesn’t have much (or any) shade. This can happen as a result of the natural garden environment, or you can design it that way using trees, hedges, or hardscaping features like walls and terraces to create the right effect.…
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If your garden is on the small side and you’re struggling for inspiration this year, take a look at the below ideas for small gardens. We’ve handpicked a selection of brilliant designs from the recent years of Britain’s most prestigious Flower Show. Ideas for small gardens Photograph by Jayne Lloyd. If space is so tight…
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This content was originally published on Gardening Etc. If you have a plot that is a little unusual in size and shape, you need to think carefully about how to optimize it. At first it can seem an impossible task, but with a bit of planning and a few clever enhancements, you can transform your…
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Small gardens are often the most in need of a little privacy if you’ve been squished into a piece of land alongside a number of neighbours. When considering the perfect small garden screening idea, it needs to keep out noisy onlookers, without making you feel hemmed into an already small space. While there is a…