In addition to all of those perks, small shrubs are generally easier to plant than most larger shrubs, too. One- to two-gallon-sized containers are the norm for dwarf flowering shrubs, so there’s no need to wrestle with a massive balled-and-burlapped root ball or an enormous five-gallo...
Different colors of gravel here create a pattern that emphasizes the planted shrubs. 17. Small Round Gravel Garden Despite the inclusion only of one plant in this small garden design idea, it is amazing. The combination of contrasting gravel colors and the pattern of their alignment make the ...
For flowering shrubs, timing is crucial; prune after blooming to encourage next year’s flowers while avoiding cutting off potential blooms. Ornamental trees benefit from periodic pruning to remove crossing or rubbing branches and maintain their desired shape. When pruning perennials and annuals, ...
Use stacked pavers to establish a garden in one area of the yard (ideally the side closer to your property's edge). Bring in mulch and stones, then let trees and shrubs flourish. Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built » RELATED: Beautiful Backyard Decor Ideas to Create an Out...
Unlike the first few, this one is shorter and wider. It would work great as a push lawn mower garage and could be hidden by some larger bushes and shrubs, keeping it nice and discreet. 5. Standalone storage shed This one by ‘Popular Mechanics‘ is larger than the others I included th...
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The house, with its wide plank floors and tall, tall ceilings and rooms painted Paris green, is wonderful, but Cooper bought it, she says, for the lot. Her earlier yards had been “teeny patches of grass” she could “almost cut by hand.” So when she saw the deep backyard and long...
You'll mow lawns, plant and maintain flowers, trees and shrubs, and even design elaborate landscape plans for homes and office complexes. 28. Pet grooming Animal enthusiasts can probably think of nothing better than hanging out with pets all day. It might take some time to build up the ...
6. Go for Climbers’ For scent, grow fragrant plants that are climbers rather than shrubs. Choose starjasminefor its powerful scent; several species of a honeysuckle bloom prolifically. For lovers of foliage plants, grow variegated ivy or Virginia creeper, which will blaze your wall with beautif...