Tag: Ideas
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Formal garden design can suit traditional and contemporary outdoor spaces, backyards large or small, and from urban garden to country retreat. While formal gardens comes in all shapes and sizes, there are certain key features you should include as part of your garden ideas when planning your elegant outdoor space. There are ways to approach…
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By Rhoda Parry | Published – 17 Sep 2023 Japanese garden ideas are back on the design agenda, perhaps thanks to the fact that it’s rooted in the symbolism of connecting nature with spirituality. As landscape and garden designer Andy Sturgeon says: “Japanese gardens have also always been considered to have the power to…
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“The goal of this outdoor space was to create a true sanctuary that also echoed some of the indoor design elements of this client’s home,” says Kathy Kuo, founder and CEO at Kathy Kuo Home. She explains that the fire feature was the central focus; despite it being a small patio space, the client very…
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By Rosanna Spence | Published – 14 Jun 2023 Is your garden on a gradient? If you’re ‘tiered’ (sorry) of having to push the mower uphill and then struggling to control it on the way back down, you might be on the hunt for tiered garden ideas to help create usable space. We’ve got you…
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Pristine and perfect? No, thank you. Tracie Fish has long championed a more relaxed, authentic approach, filling her family’s cottage-style garden in Washington with nostalgic plants, rusted flea market finds, and moss-covered flagstone paths. “Over time, our garden became this cozy, joyful bit of chaos,” says Fish. Here are her top tips for creating a…
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There are near-countless garden fence ideas that can delineate outdoor space, provide privacy and security, and add some design flair. There are many options ranging in style, height, materials, structure, and appearance. You can build a fence out of wood, metal, vinyl, wire, lattice, bamboo, or other durable materials. Many garden fences can even be…
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Looking to turn your petite patch of green into something gorgeous? These 28 small backyard landscaping ideas are lush, low-maintenance, and full of charm — ideal for crafting a cozy outdoor escape that feels welcoming, well-designed, and wonderfully your own. View in gallery 28 Small Backyard Landscaping Ideas That Make a Big Impact in 2025…
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As we move into the summer months, there has never been a better time to take full advantage of your garden. But with allergies a significant worry for many, money.co.uk has put together a guide to help hay fever sufferers plan a low-allergen garden so they can enjoy the warm weather too. While gardening is…
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Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a small patio, vertical gardening is an effective way to add height and beauty to your space. This style of gardening utilizes vertical structures, like walls, trellises, fences, and doors, which provide support for plants to grow upward rather than outward. Ahead, we spoke to experts for more…
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Whilst most of us would jump at the chance to have one of the expansive chef’s kitchens usually seen in a Nancy Meyers film, it often simply is not possible – especially for those of us living in small flats or in refurbished Victorian houses. Galley kitchens can be a design challenge, as space is…