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10 Garden Design Ideas For Small Gardens
No space is too small to have a garden or create an outdoor picture. Here are ways you can add plants or interest to your balcony, courtyard or porch. Idea 1: A statement standalone pot or pot cluster Just one plant in a stylish pot can be a focal point or bring seasonal interest to small gardens. If there’s room... -
4 essential elements of a Japanese garden design
Japan is high on the must-see list for holidaymakers. Many travellers return with new visions for their gardens, inspired by Japanese temples or the natural landscape. Of course, Japanese gardens represent centuries of development and deep aesthetic concepts, and their gardeners are highly skilled. However, anyone bowled over by the simple beauty of a Japanese garden can interpret the idea in... -
Shade plants for small gardens
From foliage to flowering, groundcover to climbing, discover the best plants for creating a shade garden in your small space. Foliage plants for small shade gardens By their very nature, foliage plants with big leaves are happiest in the shade because they’ve developed bigger leaves to help them catch more light for photosynthesis - and shade-loving foliage doesn’t get... -
Everything you need to know about espalier
What is espalier? Espalier is a way of training trees, shrubs, and woody vines against a flat surface, like a wall, fence or trellis. It's an ancient growing technique that originated in the small courtyards of ancient Rome and is considered by many to be an art form. Why espalier? Espalier not only looks beautiful and decorative, it’s practical and space... -
15 small garden space savers
When every inch of your garden is precious, it's worth having a few space-saving ideas up your sleeve to make the most of your bijou space. 1. Leave some room It can be tempting to fill your garden with wonderful things, but a bit of breathing space created with paving, stepping stones, pebbles or a patch of lawn (real or artificial), is...
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