Tag: Space
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It’s always nice to meander through your garden, but sometimes you want to stop and smell the roses. That’s when a bench comes in handy; beyond a practical seat, they’re also available in a myriad of styles and materials. So whether you’re looking for a rugged stone slab or a Victorian-style iron bench, there are…
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1 Add a Gravel Border Tilly Designs Choose a border that allows for good drainage, like gravel. Cate Singleton, Tilly’s director of design, says, “Layering pots with seasonal color into a gravel base around the pool can not only provide pops of color and texture, but the gravel also allows for good drainage.” The added…
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Small gardens have just as much potential as larger gardens when it comes to aesthetics, but it can be trickier to find space to store your tools and furniture. Luckily, there are plenty of small garden storage ideas to help you maximise the space you have. The best garden storage ideas combine style and practicality,…
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This early-Georgian house in Spitalfields, built in 1717, has a small, north-facing courtyard garden that has become a place of great charm. The space has been levelled and laid with reclaimed York stone, edged with sunken beds planted with evergreen shrubs. Window frames, fences and doors are painted in ‘Grate Black’ from Farrow & Ball.…
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When it comes to making eco-friendly choices in the yard, it’s not just about reducing waste. Opting for non-toxic gardening swaps is key to creating an outdoor space safe from PAFS, also known as forever chemicals, and other harmful toxins. To bring your eco-friendly garden ideas together, consider what non-toxic gardening swaps you can make.…
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Assess your space “You can rarely choose which direction your garden, balcony or terrace is going to face so adapt your planting to suit its situation and exposure to sun and shade. Hostas are good in the shade and they are particularly easy to grow (just beware of slugs – consider banding your pots with…
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When it comes to designing any garden, the planning stage is always important, and never more so than when looking for L-shaped garden ideas. It can be tricky if one section of the ‘L’ is long and narrow, or if you’re gardening in a small space. The first thing to consider is whether you want…
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Chelsea always abounds with small space gardening ideas that can be used and adapted for compact areas. This year had more inspiration than ever with the new Balcony, Container Garden and Houseplant Studio categories. There are lots of ways that small gardens can be made to feel bigger – scroll down for tips and ideas, as…
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Looking for budget small garden ideas? Well, we have good news for you: there are plenty of ways you can revamp a small outdoor space without breaking the bank. That’s because many small garden ideas are about making subtle changes with a huge impact. Think growing plants from seed, upcycling containers and doubling up on…
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Cucumbers are a big deal (kind of literally). They grow on vines that can reach 6 to 8 feet long or more, taking up a lot of real estate in your garden. Fortunately, cucumber plants adapt well to growing vertically, so using a plant trellis is a great way to support and contain them. We’ve…