Hamzah-Adam Desai in his ‘peace of mind’ garden at the Chelsea flower show.Photograph: Lisa O'Carroll/The Guardian The perfectly hewn rocks, babbling brooks and exquisite drifts of flawless flowers of ...
No matter how small, think of your garden as an extension of your home. Ask yourself: What can be removed to make it less complicated? Once you settle on an overall theme, you can build the garden in ...
These paving ideas for small gardens are suitable for lots of different spaces, whether you have a compact outdoor area, or a small unloved area of a larger backyard. Our experts cover the basics of ...
The backyard garden isn’t exactly a mainstay in Las Vegas, but the growth of gardening’s popularity around the country has certainly found its way to the valley. Many homeowners now experiment with ...
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Gardening Tips For Retiree Small Spaces

Retirement often brings time for hobbies that have been on hold for years, and gardening frequently tops that list. The challenge comes... The post Gardening Tips For Retiree Small Spaces appeared ...
Learn how to maximize your small garden space with effective strategies for growing food. This video breaks down how to ...
Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...
Here are some of the important things to keep in mind when thinking about starting a no-dig/no-till approach. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...
Creating a garden that welcomes wildlife is a wonderful way to bring nature closer to your home. Whether you have a large ...
When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...
Unfortunately, none of this makes gardening easier. The sun dries everything out, and sandy soil is generally unfriendly to plants. On top of all that, rain appears out of nowhere. Gardening can ...
There are all kinds of wonderful reasons for living in San Francisco, but having a good-size backyard usually isn't one of them. So if you're fortunate enough to have even a sliver of outdoor space, ...