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Imagine you are the owner of a small area of dull grey concrete, shaded by surrounding trees and with low walls. The question is how to liven it up and yet not lose the interest of the trees and woodland beyond. The answer is to build a garden like this,… Continue Reading…
The Difficult shape of this garden has been turn to advantage by a clever design, which both softens the line of the ‘L’ and links the two areas together, drawing the visitor on to explore further. The planting is at once elegant and exciting, complementing the simple materials used for… Continue Reading…
When you want only a couple of tomato plants or a few lettuces for a container, it makes sense to buy them as young plants rather than raise your own from seed.
Most of the common vegetables are widely available in plant form, and the choice of varieties is generally… Continue Reading…
The key to producing healthy herbs — or any other plants — is looking after the soil. Be sure to feed it regularly with organic matter such as compost or manure to replenish it with the nutrients it needs to feed the plants. Herbs are fairly easy to feed, since… Continue Reading…
The focal point of this garden is the lawn, which is surrounded by taller planting in deep shrub borders, making it resemble a woodland clearing. The height of the planting also provides privacy and gives the garden a secluded air.
The basic layout of the garden is geometrical, but the… Continue Reading…
Strong lines, symmetry and balance are used to create this stunning garden. The length is broken up in an innovative way by using two interlocking circles of lawn.
The strong design reflects an individual character. There is a good balance of greenery and space as well as reflections of the… Continue Reading…
Half-hardy annuals create a wealth of color throughout summer and until the onset of frost in autumn. In the past, they were planted in massed and intricate designs, sometimes to form floral clocks or advertisements. Today, in small gardens they have many other uses.
Half-hardy annuals are ideal for:
Many older houses have a garden that is accessed from a basement later re-modelled in order to allow more light into the kitchen or dining area. This garden is designed on two levels to cope with such an arrangement. The levels are asymmetrical and joined by steps, the shape of… Continue Reading…
If, like most Americans, you live in your house year-round, your garden is year-round, too. This situation is about as simple as it gets; the biggest threat your garden may have to face is your annual summer vacation, and there are ways of managing this successfully. Being at home year-round,… Continue Reading…
The semi-formal pool garden is centred around two pools, which ate divided by a curving brick path and a bog garden. Having pools and a bog garden greatly extends the range of plants that can be grown and creates an attractive habitat for wildlife. Because of the rich diversity of… Continue Reading…