Tag: Mistakes
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Spring is kicking in, bringing perennials back to life, pointing out gaps in borders, beds and rockeries and sending us all into garden planning mode. Should we add a water feature? Plant an orchard or dig a vegetable patch? If your gardening space is limited, any small backyard ideas you bring to life will be…
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The perfectly hewn rocks, babbling brooks and exquisite drifts of flawless flowers of the Chelsea flower show are an out-of-reach dream for anyone without a big-budget sponsor. But this year, tucked away on a short, shaded stretch away from the elite show gardens, were 10 Chelsea newcomers demonstrating what can be achieved in even the…
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Starting on your first garden can be exciting and nerve-racking, and you’re bound to make gardening mistakes. After all, a lot of gardening is about trial and error, careful planning, prepping, and watching how your efforts come together. Sometimes they can be a big success, and at other times a complete disaster. But you need…
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When it comes to vegetable gardening, even the best gardeners have learned good practices the hard way. While it is exciting to grow your crop, it takes time to understand how to cultivate and care for the plants. It may be impossible to avoid every problem in the garden, but a few common tips can…
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Hydroponic gardening has become a go-to for indoor gardeners in recent years. It involves growing plants in water, allowing you to grow your own vegetables, herbs and ornamentals indoors. There are plenty pros and cons of hydroponic gardening, including the fact it’s an indoor growing system that is relatively low-maintenance. However, this doesn’t mean you…
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It’s easy to avoid the most common lawn care mistakes and get that lush green grass that’s the perfect backdrop for your yard. Of course, you want your grass to look good, but there’s more than just aesthetics at stake. A healthy, manicured lawn can increase a home’s property value, reduce soil erosion, help with…
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Greenhouses are so much more than a home for your seedlings and sun-loving plants. They are an essential part of the garden for so many of us, not least as a place to grow even more plants, but also as incredibly useful storage. It isn’t as simple as just picking up your plants and placing…
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The challenges of gardening in a small space are real. Some design choices, however, amplify the impression of tight quarters. Color, line, and texture all play important roles in making a small garden feel expansive and inviting or confining and cramped. Avoid these 8 common design blunders to make the most of even the smallest…