Tag: Tips
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Between 1980 and 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recorded 403 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the United States. Of these, 69—about five percent—were due to cold waves and winter storms, causing nearly $140 billion in damages. For garden centers and greenhouses, where temperature, humidity, and light must be carefully managed,…
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Whether you own a compact courtyard or a petite lawn, learning how to plan a small garden will help you get the most out of your space. With so many small garden ideas to play with, it can be difficult to know where to start — but first, you’ll need to think about which areas…
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If you’re hoping to redesign your garden this year but space is limited, it’s worth taking a look at some small Japanese garden ideas. Zen garden ideas have long been a popular garden trend, and the brilliant thing about Japanese-inspired gardens is that the design features can be applied to any space, regardless of its…
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Winter isn’t thought of as a colorful time in the garden, but by planning a winter garden you will realize how much this season in fact has to offer. There are still many ways to enjoy your backyard and plan for adding winter interest as part of your winter garden ideas. There is great beauty…
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Tropical garden ideas provide an easy way to give your garden an exotic look by blending hot, clashing colors with dramatic architectural foliage. Gardens can start to look ragged by the end of July as many perennials begin to fade. A simple way to inject life into your garden borders is to go tropical. Buying…
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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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Pulling together the design of a small urban courtyard garden is always a joy. First off it’s a small project that feels do-able, doesn’t take for ever to complete, and won’t break the bank as the quantities of materials, plants and accessories needed are on a small scale. As part of your courtyard garden ideas…
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Do you have a small plot, awkward corner or narrow balcony that you’re struggling to utilise? You’re in luck because help is at hand. We asked six Chelsea Flower Show designers from the balcony and container gardens to share their best tips for the tiniest outdoor spaces. Each year at Chelsea, the country’s most talented…
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The perfectly hewn rocks, babbling brooks and exquisite drifts of flawless flowers of the Chelsea flower show are an out-of-reach dream for anyone without a big-budget sponsor. But this year, tucked away on a short, shaded stretch away from the elite show gardens, were 10 Chelsea newcomers demonstrating what can be achieved in even the…
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One in five of us don’t grow any plants, new research has found. While 78 per cent of Brits do grow plants inside or outside, about a third (32 per cent) say they are beginner gardeners, 38 per cent say they are intermediate gardeners and just 3 per cent say they are expert gardeners. The…