Tag: Small
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A small garden can really put a burden on homeowners who are trying to make the most out of the space they have, and to do that many tend to fit in as much as they can which but according to an expert there are certain things that should be avoided when considering the design…
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When Miranda Perrett commissioned Butter Wakefield to redesign her Chelsea townhouse garden, her brief was for a natural look, with plenty of greenery to soften any hard landscaping: ‘We look out at the garden constantly, so I wanted something that looked good all year and was gentle on the eye, very natural and not too…
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The best trees for small gardens might sound like a contradiction, but if you kept an eye on this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show coverage you’ll have spotted that trees in small spaces were big news. There has been a definite spike in Google searches for trees that people can incorporate into their small garden…
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Investing in the best evergreens for a small garden is a surefire way to boost the appeal of your own pocket oasis all year round. When it comes to enhancing your small garden ideas, you can’t go wrong with a dash of greenery. What better way to do this, then, than by filling it with…
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“If I am honest, it did feel like a rather high-stakes project,” says Butter. “After all, our client was RITA KONIG, so the pressure to perform, get it right, and to deliver the garden of her dreams felt even more enormous than usual.” It was a considerable project, which also entailed the rebuilding of the…
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As spring rolls around again, it’s time to consider how to make the most of your small garden. If you’re entertaining in a small garden, as many of us will be this year, simple, elegant garden furniture works best. When it comes to planting, we love the simplicity of a container garden in some cheerful…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this article included a quote from a purported expert whose credentials we have not been able to verify. The quote has been removed. We regret this lapse in our verification process and have updated our internal protocols to reduce the risk of recurrence. Cherry blossom trees are one of…
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In her new book Green: Simple Ideas for Small Outdoor Spaces, garden designer Ula Maria takes us on a safari through small but perfectly formed oases. We’ve selected three case studies from the title to inspire your very own eden… BLURRING THE BOUNDARIES Jason Ingram Some of the most successful urban gardens are those where…
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There are many ways to approach the design of a narrow backyard, and this garden is a lesson in how much can be achieved in a small space. There is an abundance of textures, features and backyard ideas to enjoy in this urban garden, including patterned paving, feature trellising and integrated lighting, while the planting…
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As the prices on groceries continue to rise, many people might be thinking of growing a vegetable garden for the first time. It can be a great idea, not just because groceries are expensive, but because getting to the store includes soft costs like gas, grocery bags, and time—to say nothing of how wildly empowering…