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Many gardens are buffeted by wind, even in the mildest areas. Wind swirls between buildings, while eddies develop close to walls. For large and exposed areas, hedges can help, but for those small and awkward corners found in most gardens, it is the plants themselves that must be resilient.
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Where to begin with a garden? “Begin at the beginning,” says the King, in Alice in Wonderland, “and go on until you come to the end; then stop.” When it comes to gardening, however, there are two problems with the King’s approach: first, there is no “end” to the garden… Continue Reading…
Saving time and energy in a garden involves mechanizing tasks and ensuring that the garden’s structure allows these to be used. Additionally, it helps to grow plants that need little attention; some plants are so gardener-friendly that they are both easy to grow and suppress the growth of weeds.
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Lawn mowers: Regular cleaning after each use is essential for long-term, trouble-free grass cutting with a mower. First, disconnect the cable from the power supply if the mower is an electric type, or turn off the fuel supply if petrol-driven. Use a stiff brush or rag to remove grass clippings… Continue Reading…
One way to enliven patios and courtyards, as well as boundary walls and fences, is to plant scented rambling roses and other climbers among them. Some can also be trained to cover pergolas. Here are a few unusual yet enlivening fragrances to consider.
Cloves:
‘Blush Noisette’: Climbing rose with semi-double,… Continue Reading…
The concentration has been on perennials for late summer color, but few gardeners would deny the contribution annuals have to make to the overall scene. Leaving aside the standard fare in annuals, which is available everywhere in early summer, there are later-blooming annuals that will provide novelty, energy, and glorious… Continue Reading…
A number of different elements are used to create interest and contrast in this patio garden. The simple design, based around a small rectangle, emphasizes the symmetry of the overall area, but the shape is softened and given life by the use of plants to cover angles and the bare… Continue Reading…
In a small garden, you will not have room for a conventional vegetable plot. Instead, you could have a mini-vegetable plot full of baby vegetables. Baby vegetables are often preferred for their appearance and tenderness, and if you buy them from a supermarket, they are more expensive than normal-sized vegetables.… Continue Reading…
There are countless different ways to personalize your garden and make it stand out, from adding a few plants in attractive pots on a patio to creating a chamomile lawn.
Creating edgings: The edges of paths need not be dull. In Victorian times ornate tiles were popular – and they… Continue Reading…
These are plants that by dint of their size, shape and texture have a dramatic influence on gardens. Some of them have giant, majestic foliage, others sword-like leaves and spartan stems, and a few have pretty, clustered flower heads.
Bold, spiky, long-leaved, dramatic or plain eccentric-looking, architectural or sculptural plants… Continue Reading…