such as spiky palms and pencil junipers, make great focal points. But a little goes a long way, so use sparingly or the planting will look over-stimulating. With standard-sized borders (1.5-2m wide) one focal point plant every four to six metres should be enough. ...
If you have a family perhaps you would like to include a corner for the children, with their own planting plot, a swing and a sandpit, which may be screened and sheltered by a rose-covered trellis fence, a beech hedge, or a shrub border. Try to get the children interested in the g...
13 Porch Border Garden Getty 14 Fragrant Garden wilatlak villette//Getty Images A garden should be appealing on many different levels. Engage all your senses by planting a variety of fragrant flowers and shrubs. Read more:15 Fragrant Plants that Will Make Your Garden Smell Amazing ...
Transform a steep sloped flower bed into valuable living space by straddling it with amultilevel deck. The contrast between natural plantings and a deck is always striking. Test Garden Tip:Up the drama by building around an existing tree or planting one near the deck. ...
Get some creative ideas on how to build a raised garden bed with concrete blocks a.k.a cinder blocks. Choose the best layout for your garden.
As you can see in the front garden design here, one of the most simple front yard garden design plans is to plant a flower bed around the border of your residence, with a grove all around it. As you can see here, front gardens are perfect for pots, and those pots can bring color ...
Look at the border planting plan below. Tall plants are in brown, medium-tall plants are in blue, medium-short plants are in teal, and short plants are in dark green. Note that the plants are grouped rather than in rows. * The other thing to consider when plan...
The border between the path and the garden is made with roof tiles inserted directly into the soil. 20. Seashell Small Garden Idea Instead of rocks, you can use large seashells as a frieze for the small garden. 21. Curved Walkway And An Edging Garden A stone path leading to the gate ...
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Eco-friendly features in this small urban backyard include a low maintenance perennial border, hardscape with permeable pavers and gravel, and a stylish garden shed with a green roof. Designer: Marina Wynton. Photo: Janet Loughrey.A narrow backyard was transformed into an inviting living area with...