Versailles isn't the only option for a dreamy garden. With these budget-friendly small garden ideas, you can have an outdoor space that's fit for a king.
The plan is to have a small raised garden for vegetables, nothing too extensive but enough to plant a few things and enjoy them straight from the earth. You can’t get more local than that. As happens when doing something physical, my mind wandered. I had some “help” from my 4 ...
Capped retaining walls and raised beds can pull double duty if they are at seating height (approx. 17”) and softened with cushions or a folded blanket. Use bench seating at a rectangular patio table rather than individual seats - you will be able to seat more people—ideal for families wi...
When you look at the funds raised from the exploits of Naval Captains and Scientific PIs, who would have thought that the Royal Navy, with only an eighth of the spoils going to the figureheads, would end up looking more equitable than one’s own university? – Hat tip to good friend and...
When a child is raised, we provide them with a home, food, education, love and encouragement. Within a couple decades, give or take, the kid grows up and is expected to care for itself. You can’t really expect the same of federally funded ventures. Yes, sometimes research and education...
When creating a beautiful and modern Japanese garden in a small space,raised beds for gardeningcan be a key element. They can add depth and dimension to the garden, creating visual interest and allowing for the placement of a variety of plants in a compact area. ...
Anyway, that’s how we got around: sometimes sailing, when the wind was blessedly workable (no significant upwind sailing in this barge houseboat), often motor sailing, and rarely motoring with the sail not even raised. One of the advantages of having put so much time and effort into sailin...
If you are lucky enough to have a shade tree in your yard, put it to good use and create a seating area nearby. The spiraling pattern of the borders makes the space seem larger. Raised beds nearby provide extra seating or table space and make the garden easier to maintain. ...
Vertical gardening – flowering gardens in the country. Constructions, tips, recommendations DIY raised vegetable gardens – clever and creative ideas for gardening Terraced and roofed gardens – luxurious green spaces in the city Creative gardening tips: Plant containers from old car tires...
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