small space gardening
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Plants for small spaces: Australian native small garden design ideas
Australian native plants and small gardens are a perfect match. In recent years, work on breeding small and compact varieties of native plants mean there are Australian natives to grow in all types of small gardens including courtyards and balconies. They will grow in the ground or in containers. Flower Power have all the Australian native small garden design ideas... -
Statement plants for small garden spaces
With land sizes and gardens getting smaller and smaller, plants are downsizing as well. While there’s no longer room for large shade trees in many small gardens, there are many plants that you can use to provide impact. These are known as statement plants. They grow well in small spaces or containers and range from striking succulents to small weeping... -
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... -
Potted perfection: 9 tips for the perfect outdoor pot cluster
Potted plants are a popular and suitable choice in nearly every garden. They're much more portable than in-ground plants, so you can take them with you if ever you move house, plus choosing to grow plants in containers can open you up to a wider variety of plants that may not otherwise work with the soil type in your garden... -
Small space gardening: transforming your side garden
As our population grows and house blocks shrink in size, gardens are getting smaller and smaller. If we want greenery, we need to make the most of every outdoor space, even those that seem garden unfriendly. One forlorn space that many of us have is the narrow side space between the house and the neighbour’s fence. It's often completely paved... -
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... -
How to grow a herb garden on your windowsill
A sunny windowsill that enjoys at least four hours of sunlight daily is all you need to have freshly-cut herbs at your fingertips. Seeds vs seedlings Seeds will give you more bang for your buck, as long as you don’t mind waiting a few months for your herbs to be ready for harvesting. On the other hand, planting seedlings... -
How to create a hanging basket
A hanging basket adds a whole new dimension to gardening and when paired with the right plants, is a beautiful way to introduce colour and life to even the smallest of gardens. Here’s our step-by-step guide to creating your own hanging plant basket, plus 14 of the best plants to choose from. 14 perfect plants for a hanging plant basket...
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