Ideas & Inspiration
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Moody Blooms For Spring: 8 Types Of Black Flowers To Add Drama To Spring Displays
From midnight burgundies to inky violets, several types of black flowers can enrich and embolden a spring display. Try these brooding bloomers for a moody garden
By Tonya Barnett
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Create A Romantic Garden Straight Out Of Bridgerton: Regency Era Romance In Your Garden
Try some romantic garden ideas straight out of Bridgerton. Flowers and gardens in the Regency era were lush and charming and you can get the same look!
By Bonnie L. Grant
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12 Lush Alternatives To A Lawn For Sustainable Spaces
Alternatives to a lawn are beautiful and also beneficial to your local ecosystem and its pollinators. Explore our top picks for plants to replace grass.
By Tonya Barnett
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Try The Trend – Turn Any Bed Into A Keyhole Garden With This Clever In-Ground Composter
Keyhole gardening is an efficient and sustainable practice that saves space. Get started on this DIY project quickly and easily with an in-ground composter.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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New Ways To Use Classic Garden Plants – For A Modern Landscape With A Touch Of Nostalgia
The 'Nostalgia Gardening' trend uses classic garden plants in new ways to add interest to your landscape and harken back to gardens of the past. Old is new again!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Dig Into The Pros & Cons Of Community Gardening: 2 Experts Share Their Opinions
Two gardening experts examine the pros and cons of community gardening. Discover the top reasons why (or why not) to start growing in community.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing For Gold: 9 Unique Yellow Flowers To Grow For Sunshine Garden Color
From vivid sunny lemons to rich butterscotch tones, yellow is a color that deserves a spot in every garden. These nine unique yellow flowers will fill your plot with cheer
By Tonya Barnett
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Ultimate Raised Beds For Small Gardens: Try These 5 Raised Options For Compact Corners
The perfect raised beds for small gardens squeeze every bit of useful space out of the most productive corners. Here are some practical space-saving ideas you can try
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Don’t Know What To Do With Old Plant Pots? 5 Ways To Give Old Pots A New Lease Of Life
Mountains of empty pots clogging up your shed or greenhouse? These nifty creative and sustainable ideas on what to do with old plant pots can help you give yours fresh purpose in the garden…
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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10 Fabulous Flower Festivals To Visit – Enjoy The Ultimate Inspiration For Your Garden
Stuck for garden inspiration and looking for more ideas on making your backyard notions a reality? Here are 10 flower festivals to help you unlock your growing potential
By Bonnie L. Grant
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6 Key Garden Trends That Will Inspire Your Landscape Design In 2025
Discover the design trends destined to make it into your garden this year – from joy-sparking plant palettes to sustainable solutions built into the landscape.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Grow A Music Garden: Hit The High Notes By Making Musical Instruments From Nature
Music lovers and gardening lovers can find a natural groove using items growing and resting around them. Find out how easy it is making musical instruments from nature
By Teo Spengler
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Rosemary Decor Ideas: Try These 5 Creative And Tasteful Ways To Decorate With Rosemary
Have you only ever used rosemary as a garnish with the festive turkey? These rosemary decor ideas will fill your home and gifting horizons with fragrant new possibilities
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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9 Contemporary Small Garden Ideas – Maximize Style With A Modern Design
Some simple conceptual ideas can transform even the tiniest plot from humdrum to dream design. Try these 9 contemporary small garden ideas to modernize your plot
By Amy Grant
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Easy Plant Choices To Boost Your Curb Appeal: Go Big With These 6 Small Front Garden Ideas
Even the smallest front yard can be a curbside showstopper with the right plant choices. We reveal six small front garden ideas that dynamically improve a home’s allure and value!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Why Green Spaces Are Important – And How To Create One In Your Local Community
If you live in a town or city and don’t have a big yard, look beyond your back door. We explore why green spaces are important – and how to make more of yours
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Urban Garden Ideas For Any Home – Add Natural Flair To The Tiniest Living Spaces
Just because you live in a city, town or built-up area doesn’t mean you have to do without! Try these urban garden ideas to make a green haven even in limited space
By Mary Ellen Ellis