Most of us consider our garden to be a nice relaxing haven, a backdrop for chilling out, perhaps with a summer barbecue, but if you are looking for something completely different to do with your garden, why don’t you turn it into a gym? It doesn’t have to be a[…]
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Plenty of people love their gardens and spend huge amounts of time taking care of them and making sure that they’re just as well presented as the interiors of their house. Then again, there are also plenty of people who find working in their garden to be a thankless task[…]
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When you’re stuck living in the city, a garden can feel like a distant dream. Concrete balconies that overlook a city covered in a smoky haze doesn’t sound like a beautiful scene, but with a little money and a lot of creativity, you could have a balcony garden to rival[…]
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When you think about the garden that is sitting untouched at the back of your home, what do you imagine? Do you think about covering it in pebbles and concrete to make a low maintenance space, or do you see more of a relaxing area smothered in greenery? How about[…]
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While the sun may not be shining just yet, it won’t be long until summer is upon us, and it is important to be prepared. If you are someone who likes hosting guests and having barbecues throughout the summer months, you will need to get your garden ready. With that[…]
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Crown Green Bowls might be for pensioners, but the old timers know how to maintain a lawn. A bowling green is like a carpet, and gardeners are often envious. “Why can’t I get my lawn like that?” jealous homeowners fire back. Grass grows everywhere, yet the patch at the back[…]
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Everyone wants to have a clear, peaceful mind, free of stress and worry. – There’s far too many beautiful things in life to waste time focusing on the bad. One way to practise this is by having a clear space to reside in that’s attractive, calming, and free of clutter[…]
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Most homeowners like the thought of boasting an eco-friendly garden. But there are a number of obstacles that could be stopping you from taking on the challenge. A perceived lack of time is one of the leading candidates. Given the rushed nature of modern life, it’s not hard to see[…]
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Unlike other gardens, a Japanese style or Zen garden is based on certain principles rather than a planting plan. I’m not saying that there aren’t specific plants that are traditionally used, but it’s almost as if they are secondary to the principles themselves. Happily, such principles are what makes such[…]
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If you are thinking about adding a stable to your garden, there is a lot that needs to be considered. Of course, you have the size and the appearance of your garden to think about, but there are also more serious aspects, such as planning permission. This can make it[…]
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