Garden design a little boring? Have no idea why? Chances are that your garden space needs a little shake up. The basic principles of design should come into play when planning…
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Easy Small Garden Design Ideas, Tips & Tricks
Anyone who has a small garden realizes that their lack of garden space can be both a blessing and a curse. Cursed because you just will not have all the…
How to Add Whimsy to Your Garden
Ok, so you have the plants picked out, the hardscape in place, and even some evening lighting, but you still feel something is missing from your garden. Chances are, it’s…
How to Grow English Roses
English roses are perhaps the perfect compliment to any garden, but to a garden with cottage style most of all. By many gardeners’ accounts the “perfect” rose, these roses were…
5 Ways to Use Cinder Blocks in the Garden
Concrete, or cinder block, is an inexpensive building material for the garden. Easily picked up at your local home improvement store, with a little creativity you can use it to…
Wonderful Windows and Doors in the Garden
If you are looking for a way to add some whimsy or character to your yard, you will have a pretty safe bet if you use windows and doors in the…
How to Make Your Garden Lush!
Want a lush garden? Join the club, who doesn’t! A lush garden creates a sense of history, privacy and beauty. You can have a lush feel to your garden space…
Using Architectural Plants in the Garden
I’m a big fan of good garden design, and architectural plants can go a long way towards curing any design flaws your garden is suffering from. Why? Because one of…
Foliage Gardens Without Flowers!
Your garden doesn’t have to be a flamboyant display of bright blooms to be a “garden”. In fact, some of the most interesting gardens in the world rely on foliage…