Got Slug Damage and Snail Damage? Tried and Tested Tips

Slug damage and snail damage can make you want to tear your hair out! They are among the most common pests in the garden. Even experienced gardeners tear their collective hair out at the destruction these creatures can cause. We’re giving you a few tried and tested tips, and some others perhaps not so well …

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Solar Stepping Stones: Add a Warm Glow to Your Garden Path

Innovative and eco-friendly, solar lighted stepping stones transform an ordinary pathway into a beckoning trail of light. By harnessing the power of the sun, solar stepping stones provide illumination at night while adding a touch of enchantment to your garden during the evening hours.  Lighted stepping stones add the necessary light needed to illuminate the …

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Pleached Trees for Small Gardens: Planting Tips and Best Tree Varieties

Pleaching is a method of planting trees in rows and training the side branches to meet in horizontal, parallel lines. Other growth is cut back or interwoven to form a vertical screen.  Beech, lime, hornbeam, and plane trees are some of the best trees for pleaching. This technique is particularly effective in a formal setting and is often used to …

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Drawing a Garden Plan to Scale: Expert Tips and Step-by-Step Guide

When planning a garden, it can be quite difficult to picture the size and placement of plants and garden beds. Before you can plant your garden, you need to judge the best plant placement and how everything will look together. Only if you base your garden design on a plan drawn accurately to scale can …

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Plants in the Hallway and Landing: A Guide to Elevating Your Home’s Style

Indoor plants are a vital feature of the well-furnished hall. It is here that guests gain their first impression of the inside of your home. Beautiful foliage and flowers are an immediate indication of a well-tended house. The best indoor plants for hallway spaces are large, architectural specimens. If your entryway is large, well-lit, and …

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Integrating House And Garden: Doorways And Windows

Integrating House And Garden: Doorways And Windows – The entrance to your garden is important. An interesting and inviting environment should greet you when you step out of the door. Not every door will open directly on to the garden, of course, but a row of well-tended pots could point the way to the garden, …

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Landscaping With Washed Stone, Sand And Gravel

Many products are available in the landscaping industry, but washed natural round stone is one of the most versatile and inexpensive materials on the market. Washed stone is an assortment of fractured and round stones that transports you to a natural, authentic setting without ever leaving your yard. The variation in colors adds contrast and …

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Garden Decor: Styles Of Garden Fencing

A garden fence is a great way to combine the practical with the stylish, by both adding security to your garden and creating a beautiful and stylish touch to your yard. Enclosing your yard or garden can help keep pests and deer from eating the fruits and vegetables you have spent so much time on, …

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