When Virginia Johnson and her husband Louis Trochatos were property hunting just over a decade ago, she regarded a garden as merely an appendage to a house. Her husband felt the same way. “Neither of us were gardeners,” the clothing designer and artist says. The outside space that came with […]
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Courtyard garden ideas are often a hidden gem when it comes to garden design. Yes, they might be small, but they can be beautiful suntraps and places in which to escape. A courtyard garden is often described as ‘a flat space, with walls around it’, which already doesn’t sound like […]
Angelika Garlej wanted to spruce up her backyard so she has somewhere to sit and relax in the summer. We show how her garden looked before and after the makeover Angelika Garlej details her garden makeover ( Image: LatestDeals.co.uk) A DIY fan has explained how she totally transformed her boring […]
Trendy fire pits and pizza ovens may have raised lockdown fire risks. (Getty Images) Lockdown life has encouraged many of us to transform garden outbuildings into everything from home offices to backyard bars, while the urge to upgrade outdoor spaces meant many invested in fire pits and pizza ovens. People […]
You are about to build a house and you don’t just want to think about the interior, but also the exterior design? Or maybe you already have a garden that needs a breath of fresh air. No matter what drives you to design a green idyll – for great results […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Homes Gardening The varied list of themes to choose from include aquatic, formal, rustic country and even Zen if you like, and you can stretch out the work in stages. Author of the article: Perry Mastrovito • Special to the Montreal Gazette A footbridge spans the […]
Limelight Prime Panicle Hydrangea PHOTO COURTESY OF SPRING MEADOW NURSERY With another spring successfully in the books, we caught up with two independent garden centers to see what’s hot at their stores, what they expect this summer and their insights into next year’s busiest season. Editor’s note: Interviews have been […]
KatarzynaBialasiewiczGetty Images The 10 most popular garden renovation trends this year so far have been revealed, with summerhouses, fire pits and pergolas leading the way. We’ve all learnt how to stop, pause and observe our gardens as a result of nationwide lockdowns, but Flowercard wanted to analyse the outdoor DIY […]
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. One of the easiest ways to update an outdoor space with colour is updating your planters. Thoughtful flower pot painting ideas can give old planters and terracotta pots a new lease of life. Any outdoor […]
During the warmer summer months, maintaining your outdoor space might be a priority. And whether you’ve taken up outdoor gardening or simply hope to wash your car and other outdoor spots with ease, a quality garden hose can be a handy and durable household tool during this time. “Selecting a […]