Tag: Small
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Looking for small garden ideas? Working with less space doesn’t mean your options are limited – in fact, there are countless ways to design a petite garden. Whether you’re thinking about how to plan a small garden from scratch or you’re looking for small patio ideas to spruce up your space, there’s plenty of room…
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Whether you have a tiny garden or you’re looking to carve out a small space for nature, there are plenty of small wildlife garden ideas you can get your teeth stuck into this year. That’s because even the smallest changes can transform a small garden into a haven for wildlife. Think pot ponds, clever planting…
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If you are not blessed with ample outside space, the best plants for small backyards outlined ahead could enable you to create an attractive, uncompromising garden that requires minimal maintenance. And there are so many plants to choose from. When it comes to small garden ideas, every plant, shrub or tree needs to count –…
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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…
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If you have a small garden, then you need to stop what you’re doing and listen to me as the Keter Patio Storage Bench (£169.99 at B&Q) is perfect for maximising both storage and space. When thinking about the best garden furniture, I am not alone in considering pretty styles and colours, without giving too…
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Small greenhouse kits are a great alternative to building your own greenhouse. Instead of spending time and labor designing and building a greenhouse from scratch, a small greenhouse kit simplifies the process by including all the needed materials as well as an assembly guide. Many can be built in an afternoon. “When looking to purchase…
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Lush, expansive gardens are a dream – but not everyone has the luxury of a large outdoor space. The good news is that with a bit of know-how, even the tiniest corner can be transformed into a vibrant green sanctuary. Jo Thompson is someone who knows possibly everything there is to know about getting the…
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The word ‘blobbery’ may not sound very elegant; blobs are not conventionally associated with elegance, after all. But in gardening circles, the blobbery – a term coined by Guy Watts, managing director at Architectural Plants in Sussex – has recently become synonymous with refinement and beauty. We’ve broken down this new garden trend to explain…
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Whether you’re renting a home in Seattle or own a house in Dallas, space can be hard to come by for gardening enthusiasts. Many lack the lawn space to plant their ideal garden, and even those who have the space might have budget restraints holding them back. However, creating a beautiful garden doesn’t have to…
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Plant in bulk In a small garden, you need plants near the windows that draw the eye as you look out. Thompson favours perennials that create airy veils you can look through; think plants with naked stems such as salvias, verbenas and rudbeckia. The classic mistake Thompson always sees in a nursery or garden centre…