Tag: Space
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Think your yard’s too small for a pool? Think again. These 25 small pool ideas for small yards prove that you don’t need tons of space to make a big splash — perfect for turning even the tiniest outdoor area into a refreshing personal oasis. View in gallery 25 Small Pool Ideas That Turn Tiny…
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PROJECT Plant Water Management (PWM) SNAPSHOT NASA is demonstrating that even without the help of gravity, hydroponic plant watering methods can enable plant habitats aboard crewed or robotic space missions. On Earth, plants draw water upwards through the roots against gravity, via capillary action, which orients the plant and enables display of its canopy (foliage…
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Many homeowners are spending more time outdoors tending to their garden spaces as spring arrives in full bloom. However, those with smaller spaces can often struggle to make the most of them. Fortunately, Vivien Moseley is an expert in solving that issue. She is a garden and landscape designer who is dedicated to creating “beautiful…
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As we start to think about spending more time out in our gardens, you may have wondered how to get the most from your outdoor space. But what if you have a smaller garden or external footprint? Well, thankfully there are a number of small garden landscaping ideas which will work when space is at…
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Whether you are looking at a complete redesign, or simply want to improve and enhance your space with some new features, the key to successful backyard ideas is a considered mix of planting, landscaping and lifestyle elements. When deciding on the approach for your backyard makeover, it’s always best to start with the architecture of…
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Good garden design ideas need to factor in all the family, to be a space that can be enjoyed by everyone. But, making a space fun for kids as well as grown-ups needn’t mean you have to sacrifice on style. This pretty playhouse fits in with the scheme beautifully, and is tucked away in a corner full…
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Looking for space-saving vegetable garden ideas? You don’t have to wait until you’re settled to start gardening. Start gardening in the small space you have and learn gardening lessons along the way. My first apartment in Seattle was the size of a generous closet, with no yard and no sunlight – I couldn’t see the sky from…
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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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As spring arrives, many of us look to the garden as a way to bring warmth, colour and life into our homes. But not everyone has a sprawling backyard or perfect conditions for planting. For some of us, getting enough sun can be a challenge, while others might be dealing with a courtyard or patio…
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When it comes to garden border ideas, there’s plenty of room for creativity. Whether you’re hoping to border your garden cheaply or you’re looking for low-maintenance border plants to fill in the gaps, there’s a long list of edging styles and planting techniques to experiment with. A border is the perfect way to frame and…