If you want to make one garden improvement right now that will give you an entirely fresh outlook this year, without spending afortune or doing a major re-design job, my advice would be plant a tree. Trees are fast becoming an endangered species in small gardens. Concerned by unfavourable ...
The best trees for small gardens Acer griseum Acer griseum is a great tree for a small garden. The bark is the colour of cinnamon and peels away naturally in thin layers, hence its common name is paper bark maple. "If you want Autumn colours then it would be the acers," says the...
Compact gardens and yards can benefit from these narrow trees in many other ways, too. Not only do they add design flair, but many of these trees for small gardens also produce edible berries, cones, and seeds enjoyed by birds and other urban wildlife. Plus, though only one of the trees...
"Iron furniture is a good choice for small gardens because visually it is light and airy,” he explains. Inject varietySeasonal pots play an important role in this garden. Morrow uses single specimen plants in smaller pots (less than 18 inches in diameter) and exuberant mixtures of annuals ...
See how gardeners around the country have created wonderful gardens in small spaces Small gardens have a lot more potential than you may realize. Whether dealing with a long narrow space behind a vintage home, a cramped backyard that lacks privacy, or a shabby garden at the rear of a ...
How to Care for Dendrobium Kingianum Dendrobium kingianum is a popular species of orchid that originated from eastern Australia. It is also known as pink rock orchid, as it is Read More » Crocosmia Not Flowering Crocosmias make a wonderful addition to any garden, thanks to their exot...
Best tips and ideas for small gardens you need to know Here are some additional tips for creating a small garden: Choose plants that are suited to your climate and the amount of sunlight your garden receives. Consider the size of the plants at maturity when choosing where to plant them. ...
From sowing seeds in a tiny gatch of ground as a small child to designing gardens and painting beautiful botanical pictures as an adult, it's her lifeblood. Claire's current garden, which is modest in size andattached to her Norfolk cottage, is a reflection of her life. Some areas ...
Day 4Three different gardens Mr Green has a small garden in front of his house. There are lots of flowers in it,but he only has a few trees.His neighbour Mr Black has a garden, too. Mr Black's garden is smaller than Mr Green's garden. He has fewer flowers than Mr Green, but ...