Tag: Ideas
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Garden design projects take a lot of time and effort, so they’re one of those things that are often made to last rather than based on short-term fads. Still, garden design trends do come and go every year, and in 2023 it’s all about the Mediterranean landscape. Italian style for women is a hot topic…
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1 Make them waist height Marina Trandina//Getty Images After a day of gardening on your knees, you’ll long for a gardening bed that is better for your back. Here, a raised garden bed becomes more ergonomic simply by being taller. Now, bending down and tending to your beloved plants doesn’t have to be a literal…
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Ah, summer…the season of fresh-baked strawberry rhubarb pies, farmers markets, and falling down Pinterest rabbit holes in search of garden ideas. Are you a gardener à la Bunny Mellon—i.e. champion of native plants and a Francophile garden layout? Or do you prefer your exteriors like your interiors: crisp and clean, with nary a blade of…
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With the right ideas for a small patio, you can stretch limited space so it feels much bigger than it actually is. There are plenty of tricks you can steal from designers that will give the impression of more space. From planting and paving to ideas for furniture and accessories, these upgrades will transform your…
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When temperatures soar, what could be more refreshing than dipping into a pool of cool water, in the privacy of your backyard? True, not everyone has the space or the budget for a full-sized swimming pool, but a plunge pool can offer a chic alternative that’s equally as inviting. You won’t be able to swim…
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Here are our eight English garden ideas for designing a cottage-style landscape—picture hedges planted in straight lines and crisp evergreen accents paired with a lush tangle of perennials, annuals, roses, and billowy ornamental grasses. What is an English garden? English garden designs have evolved over the centuries to reflect a “structured informality” that emphasizes local…
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Small garden overhead We’re always on the lookout for ingenious small garden ideas – who’s got space to waste these days? And we just found our next source of gardening inspiration thanks to B&Q and its Gardener of the Year competition. Running for its third year awarding one lucky gardening enthusiast, this year Bristol-based Matthew…
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We’re always on the lookout for ingenious small garden ideas – who’s got space to waste these days? And we just found our next source of gardening inspiration thanks to B&Q and its Gardener of the Year competition. Running for its third year awarding one lucky gardening enthusiast, this year Bristol-based Matthew Symonds nabbed the…
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There’s something undeniably charming about the idea of fairies making their home in our gardens. The thought of these tiny, mystical creatures hiding among the blooms and greenery brings a sense of wonder and delight to any outdoor space. While fairies may belong to the world of storybooks, the joy of creating whimsical corners in…
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What makes for the perfect courtyard garden? It’s all about knowing how to work with your space; designing your outdoor oasis in the way that you want to use it, and the way you want to feel when you’re in it, whether you’re spending some time to yourself or entertaining friends and family. Now that…