Tag: Style
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Garden ideas from Olivia Laing’s Suffolk garden. Olivia kept some of the original shrubs below an old medlar, including a variegated euonymus and a spotted laurel, adding hellebores, Tellima grandiflora, Ornithogalum nutans and Tulipa ‘White Triumphator’ Howard Sooley Garden ideas come in all shapes and sizes, varying hugely depending on climate, soil, local planting traditions,…
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Don’t let a small plot leave you feeling limited because when it comes to maximizing small backyards all you need is the right small garden tips to create an outdoor space bursting with potential. A little can go a long way when it comes to making the most of a small garden, much like when…
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With the right ideas for a small patio, you can stretch limited space so it feels much bigger than it actually is. There are plenty of tricks you can steal from designers that will give the impression of more space. From planting and paving to ideas for furniture and accessories, these upgrades will transform your…
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Small balcony ideas can transform your outdoor space into a stylish and functional area. Decorate your balcony as an extension of your living room for a cohesive feel, or turn it into a private retreat with its unique charm. From small furniture and plants to privacy screens and ambient lighting, discover practical solutions that fit…
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Clear and cut back ‘Never underestimate how much a good tidy will help things.’ Photograph: rogerashford/Getty Images/iStockphoto “It is not always necessary to rip out everything and start again,” says Ella Malt, who runs the gardening company Soil and Soul Norfolk. “It is much more sustainable to work with what you have. You can make…
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How do you make a small garden feel larger? “Robust and deeply saturated colours in your flowers, shrubs, and small trees can actually make your space appear brighter and bigger,” says Parker, the landscape architect. She also notes that drawing the eye up is vital in a small space: “If you are fortunate enough to…