A carefully positioned shady area, when the sun is shining outside, offers no better tonic to sit in your garden and enjoy the glorious summer months. And, being realistic, it’s just as great to ensure you have a space to sit outdoors without getting pelted by rain on those wet but humid days. But what…
space garden proposes an orbiting greenhouse at venice biennale ย Among the more speculative contributions to the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennaleโs main exhibition, Heatherwick Studioโs Space Garden imagines a celestial prototype for an autonomous, orbiting greenhouse. Developed in collaboration with the Aurelia Institute, the project challenges our perceptions of space and sustainability, considering how cosmic…
You may want to find front yard privacy ideasย if you wantย to make this space feel more secluded and stylish. We have quizzed design and landscaping pros to find outย their top waysย to create spaces that look beautiful andย feelย relaxing.ย Tall shrubs, layered planting, and trellis panels are some of the top things they reach for when achieving this…
Think your yardโs too small for a pool? Think again. These 25 small pool ideas for small yards prove that you donโt need tons of space to make a big splash โ perfect for turning even the tiniest outdoor area into a refreshing personal oasis. View in gallery 25 Small Pool Ideas That Turn Tiny…
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…
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…
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…
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.ย When deciding on the approach for your backyard makeover, it’s always best to start with the architecture of…
Good garden design ideas need to factor inย allย 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…
Looking for space-saving vegetable garden ideas? You donโt have to wait until youโre 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 sunlightโโโI couldnโt see the sky from…