Hypertufa is a mix of concrete and other elements that is lightweight, easy to work with, can be molded or even carved, and is a perfect DIY project for both beginner and experienced crafters. You can create pots, containers, art... ok, we will just let these cool DIY hypertufa projects speak for themselves, ok?
Rock edging ideas for borderline garden
Container gardening for summer - Sarah Raven explains how to create arrangements for the warmer months based on combinations of colour and form.
Whether you have a small balcony or an expansive backyard, these 15 outdoor room ideas will help you add charm and beauty to these spaces.
I think I struck a cord with my last post highlighting a small suburban shade garden. Obviously gardeners are hungry for planting suggestions for shade. In this…
Plexiglass, a transparent hard plastic which is usually used in sheet form as a shatter-resistant replacement of regular glass, has been in constant loggerheads with frosted glass over its primary roles.
Cottage gardens are full of life and color. Create the perfect cottage garden with our expert advice and ideas to help plan the best layout, planting scheme and more.
First impressions are important, and you want your home to be welcoming and beautiful. Learn how to create a beautiful front entrance now!
Ready to be inspired by some stunning garden designs and landscapes? Well you can get all the inspiration you need for your outside space thanks to the just-announced winners of The Society of Garden Designers Awards 2017.
There’s no better way to make your house a home than improving the land that surrounds it. Having nothing but a flat patch of grass or dirt is rather wasteful considering you paid for that land, so make the most of it. A yard would naturally be the first choice for most homeowners, and for good reason.
Possibly the reason I embrace the idea that bigger isn't always better when it comes to gardens is because I have a small garden. Over the years I have al
Because every tiny apartment could use a levitating garden.
Ten towering yew topiaries usher you in to the gardens at Wollerton Old Hall in Shropshire. It’s a breathtaking beginning to a garden that’s endlessly pack
If you have a love affair with plants and flowers, then why not create an inspiring greenhouse structure right in your own backyard.
We made this garden walkway with a mold that we purchased at Lowe's. We mixed the Quickcrete up and then poured it into the mold a section at a time. It was alm…
Beginners Guide to growing Easy Scented flowers for your garden from seeds l. Step by Step photos and Tips to help you create a beautiful scented display with Sweet Peas. Perfect Container Gardening
Take your garden to a higher dimension by filling your walls with foliage and colour
We're thrilled to announce the results of the third annual Gardenista + Remodelista Considered Design Awards: You submitted more than 800 projects, pinned
Groundcovers are great for covering large areas and is low maintenance. Check out our informative post on ground covers for shade & more!
Bij de zomer hoort zonnehoed. De typerende, margrietachtige bloemen van de Echinacea lijken net hoedjes. Niet voor niets wordt ze daarom nog
Have you been following along on Instagram? We have been talking about doing some yard work both front and backyard. It’s been a work in progress and last year we were all about just getting our yard graded, planting grass (who remembers when it was all dirt still), and doing a little planting. We knew […]
Cottage style gardens are wildly popular today and tend to be lower maintenance than their formal counterparts. See how easy it is to add cottage style.
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28 Best DIY raised bed garden ideas: easy tutorials & designs to build raised beds or vegetable & flower garden box planters with inexpensive materials!
Plexiglass, a transparent hard plastic which is usually used in sheet form as a shatter-resistant replacement of regular glass, has been in constant loggerheads with frosted glass over its primary roles.
These are the best perennial flowers for clay soil that thrive where others don't. Select from these native species, ornamental grasses, and more.
These Flower Bed Ideas for the Front of House are a visual treat to your eyes. It helps to create a beautiful front yard.
This laid-back garden style is colourful, charming, practical and a cinch to plant. Bonus: It's easy on your wallet too! Here's how to create a beautiful cottage garden.
This book is dangerous. In its essence, Retrosuburbia inspires us all to stay right where we are. Turning our suburbs upside down, to make the world we want.
Choose one of these garden edging ideas to make a statement or pick something subtle and quaint. You can choose a garden edging perfectly suited to you.
'This is a space saver when growing beans. Above is a small space version of the bean tee pee. Your poles can be wood or bamboo. You want to use 5-6 poles that are at least 6 -7 feet tall. Make a tee pee out of them and tie them at the top. Then you will need to make notches with a knife where you will tie the string. If not the rope will slip down. You can plant a bean plant on each side of the poles (2 between each pole). When they start to grow help guide them and
Water features are soothing, but can be expensive to purchase or DIY. So how do you get the appearance of a constantly flowing water feature without the
A Primer on Growing, Care, Pruning and Winter Protection Much of what I know about Japanese Maples comes from simple observation. They are relatively slo…
If you have a balcony garden, it doesn't mean you can't be creative and do something unusual-- Here're some ideas to inspire you!
We are in instagram heaven at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. More at redonline.co.uk
As spring approaches and we wave goodbye to those chilly winter months it’s time to turn our attention and our green thumbs to some of these gardening tips.
There are a few ways to DIY a garden topiary, depending on what effect you are looking for and how much work you want to put into it. First of all, here are the basics for trimming a shrub into fun shapes. The tutorials that follow have more in-depth directions on how to make a DIY topiary.
See these 29 insanely creative planter ideas that you can make from household items with their DIY tutorials.
Sorting out a multi-level garden with beds sporting vibrant, low-growing plants has made this coastal patch in Torquay a standout.
The beginning and end of this traditional allee is a classic urn. This focal point is accentuated with a circle of stonework. Brian Folmer's Garden near Walkerton, On. How would a focal point work in the context of a smaller garden? Here are some design tips I picked up from gardens that I have visited. Heather Bradley's Garden, Mississauga, ON. Guide traffic in the direction of a main garden feature by using a series of pathways. Heather Bradley's Garden, Mississauga, ON. This pathway leads you to the birdbath, and then circles around it, allowing you to view the planting bed from all sides. The Singer Garden, Brampton, ON. Group collections of smaller objects. In this pretty border, there is no focal point; nothing really demands your attention more than anything else. There are instead, multiple points of interest, that tend to draw you in. The Singer Garden, Brampton, ON. Look closely, there are little bunnies to be discovered amongst the flowers. The Singer Garden, Brampton, ON. The Singer Garden, Brampton, ON. Now, if the gardener had continued with the bunnies in the flowerbed opposite, the rabbits might easily have gone from a cute detail to over-the-top. Instead, she wisely put a single focal point in the planting bed across from the one with all the bunny rabbits. Private Garden near Hamilton ON. If your garden is really small, keep it simple. This garden has one main feature: the pond. Located right off the back deck, it is in the perfect spot for the homeowners to relax in the evening. The Singer Garden, Brampton, ON. Let the garden suggest a theme for your focal point. In this small garden, the pond is again the main feature. The Singer Garden, Brampton, ON. What would be a more natural focal point than a pair of cranes? Edwards Gardens, Toronto. Focal points don't have to be traditional. The Singer Garden, Brampton, ON. They can be rustic as well. Brain Folmer's garden near Walkerton, ON. Private Garden, Mississauga, ON. Make use of color and the plants themselves. Your eye goes right to the burgundy leaves of this Japanese Maple. Surrounded by a sea of green, the tree fixes and holds your attention. Leave the beige inside the house. Instead go bold with color. Your garden can handle it! Emphasize a focal point with contrast. Your eye is immediately drawn to the stone figure which stands out against the mass of dark green leaves. Finally, channel attention toward a pretty feature by creating a frame for it. These design ideas are just a few of the things that I have learned from other gardeners.
I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one…
In the wild, roses (Rosa spp.) flourish beside tall grasses and native shrubs. Nature has...
Here are 16 beautiful and easy-care combinations of window box flowers for shade to add color wherever you need it.
Ma quanto ci piace la Bouganville? Durante la bella stagione la vediamo rallegrare con le sue cascate di fiori colorati muri e siepi e la voglia di averla
Make a big impact in your garden with these 3 mass planting techniques.
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Add a vertical touch to your garden by growing climbing plants in pots. These 35 Best Vines for Containers are perfect for both small and big gardens!
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