Designing Garden Islands for the Landscape

List of Theme Garden Ideas – Butterfly Pollinator Garden, Edible ornamental garden, rock garden, Native perennial plant garden, Color themes (e.g. a white or orange garden), Japanese evergreen garden, Classic cottage garden, Formal rose garden, cut flower garden Once you’ve found a good location for the garden on a property, …

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Gabion Ideas To Improve Your Outdoor Space

You’ve seen them along highways and probably never received much attention because gabion cages were primarily used for civil projects such as large retention systems, gravity walls, flood and waterway protection, and erosion control. Read on for the latest gabion designs and ideas. Recently, gabions have found their way into …

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The Ultimate Guide to Shade Flower Planters

Shade flower planters are a wonderful solution for adding greenery and blooms to areas with limited sunlight. Whether you’re dealing with a shaded patio, a north-facing garden, or indoor spaces, shade flower planters can transform these spots into lush, vibrant oases. This guide will delve into the benefits, best practices, …

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Amazing pot designs for the stairs

Pleasant-looking garden steps help to inspire good mood and a positive attitude. Traditionally, garden steps are decorated with pure stones, for example several bricks. However, with modernization comes new ideas and unique designs. This attractive improvement in yard step decoration is progressing as traditional outdoor steps made only of stones …

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How to grow bluebells in your own garden

Bluebell seeds can take several years to reach flowering size, so it’s better to buy bulbs. In spring you can get bluebells while they’re flowering (also called ‘in the green’), which many gardeners believe have a better chance of establishing well. Alternatively you can buy them as dry bulbs to …

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How to grow peonies from seed

Having trouble growing peonies from seed? Despair no more…help is on the way! Growing peonies from seed is as easy as growing carrots, except it takes a little longer (about 3-5 years). However, the results are much more satisfying. There are two approaches that we have found will have good …

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How to grow and care for Bellis flowers

Bellis, commonly known as English daisy or Bellis perennis, is a charming perennial that graces gardens with its dainty, daisy-like flowers. With their vibrant colors and low-growing habit, these plants are ideal for borders, containers, and even ground cover. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to grow Bellis in your …

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Backyard Design with Seating: Creating Your Outdoor Oasis

Backyard Design with Seating: Creating Your Outdoor Oasis A well-designed backyard can serve as an extension of your living space, offering a place to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. Incorporating seating into your backyard design not only enhances its functionality but also adds to its aesthetic appeal. Here’s a …

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Flower Bed Ideas for your Backyard

 Whether you’re designing a small backyard or designing your front yard, planning the perfect garden – or expanding an existing garden – is both exciting and overwhelming. Maintaining a garden is like painting: you start with a blank slate and apply colors and textures. But unlike painting, no garden is …

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13 Most Beautiful Orchids with Decorative Foliage

Take a look at the most beautiful orchids with decorative foliage that you can grow in your spaces to add lots of color and appeal! Orchids are famous for their flowers, but there are also some beautiful orchids with decorative foliage that enhances the look of the plant even more! …

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