Tag: Yard
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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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This Front Yard Flower Garden Plan is designed to bring instant charm—and long-term curb appeal—to smaller landscapes. This design features a 3‑foot‑deep border along the house, blending flowering shrubs, hardy, reliable perennials, and cheerful bulbs for season‑long color. With a path leading to your door and shrubs near the curb to frame the view, this…
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The concept of the paradise garden dates back thousands of years, with historical examples found in Persian, Mughal and Andalusian designs. These gardens were intended as places of peace and reflection, sanctuaries with flowing water and rich in flora. In contrast to naturalistic gardens that are popular today, paradise gardens are deliberate, with planned pathways,…
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National Garden Week is celebrated each year across the US in the first week of June to promote the joy of gardening, floristry and all things plants. If you’re a novice gardener or have never picked up a trowel before, this week is a great opportunity to dive into the world of growing and learn…
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An outstanding front yard instantly boosts your property’s curb appeal. However, not all front yard landscaping ideas are cost-effective or easy to do on your own. If you want to enhance your front yard but you’re working on a budget, there are plenty of affordable and easy projects that will make an impactful exterior design.…
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Don’t write off your tiny yard. Even the smallest outdoor spaces are worthy of intentional landscape design. After all, these areas are extensions of your home—and your front yard in particular lends a first impression to both passersby and guests. When coming up with small front yard landscaping ideas, ask yourself what elements will allow…
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Every item on this page was chosen by a Veranda editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Cheryl Ramalho//Getty Images Most Nostalgic Flowering Shrub: Honeysuckle Ali Majdfar Nothing beats the nostalgic scent of dreamsicle-colored honeysuckle. Attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds alike, be careful to pick the right variety…
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A firefighter from Sunderland has won B&Q’s Garden of the Year – even though his 4.5 x 3.5m garden was one of the smallest submitted out of 2,000 entries. ‘I originally designed the garden for my partner, Lindsey, who spent time gardening as a child, so I wanted to create a space for her which…
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Our front yards set the scene for the rest of our homes – after all, first impressions count. But, not only can they add curb appeal, they can also be a means to create privacy, allowing your plot to feel less exposed to passers-by. Whether it’s subtly screening windows from street view or defining the…
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Are you looking to give the front of your plot a bit more purpose? Growing crops is a great way to utilize the space, and can elevate its aesthetics, too. There are lots of ways to incorporate edibles into a front yard, even if you only have a small patch to play with. Many fruits…