Tag: Small
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What is homesteading? It’s really a mindset—a desire to be self-sufficient. Learn more about growing in a large vegetable garden or on a small farm. Plus, here are three sample garden layouts to get you started. What is Homesteading? The word “homesteading” comes from The Homesteading Act of 1862, which encouraged settlement of the Great West by giving away…
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Front gardens, like all gardens, are having a moment in the sun. Never have we been so grateful for the green spaces around us, even if it’s a small garden in the city or a tiny balcony, than we have this last couple of years. And it’s not just our own – as Georgina Reid…
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Installing custom joinery is a popular decision in small flats. In Irene Gunter’s small London flat (above), the bed in the main bedroom sits against a false wall a couple of feet from the actual wall, creating a useful area of hidden storage behind, and there are floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and window seats with integrated drawers.…
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Recent findings from the Post Office revealed that 87 per cent of prospective buyers consider the garden as one of their top priorities when buying a home. However, many homes, particularly new-builds, terraces and ground floor flats, only come with small gardens or courtyards. And in built-up areas, gardens are often not just compact, but…
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Don’t let being in a city or the size of your garden (or not having one) prevent you from starting your own vegetable patch or garden. Whether your garden is inside or outside, big or small, or maybe you’re just curious about a future green space, there will be a guide on this list perfect…
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This summer, I tore apart my backyard ahead of a major makeover to create a food-producing permaculture paradise on my small city block. The project’s massive scale would be rather daunting were it not for a permaculture plan I spent a good year creating with help from a friend. The idea was to invest time and energy…
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Australian designers often face the challenge of unifying the old and the new. Considering the abundance of heritage architecture, many have become deft at sensitively melding historic facades with contemporary additions. And while Nat Wheeler knows how to approach this challenge on the inside of the home, it was a different story bridging the gap…
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If you have a small garden, then this ancient planting technique could be exactly what you need to maximise space and even improve your harvest. Three Sisters Planting is a Native American method of companion planting that places three crops in close proximity, allowing the plants to work in harmony and even benefit each other.…
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Opt for native plants around your area, so they better fit your local climate. You can still choose small-scale fruit trees to better fit your space and gardening needs. Stick with plants that don’t require high water maintenance so it’s more sustainable. Small front yards don’t have to cramp your style. With a little expert…
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No need to let tight quarters prevent you from planting the garden of your dreams. Vertical gardening is the key. These vertically-growing perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees maximize gardening space by growing upwards, not outwards. ‘Globemaster’ Allium Credit: Peter Krumhardt ‘Globemaster’ allium never fails to capture attention with its big and boisterous flower heads. The…