Tag: Garden
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8 inspirational water feature ideas for every garden space
When it comes to water feature ideas, there really is something for everyone. If you have an urban balcony or petite patio, choose from the huge selection of small plug-in or solar water features that are available. Alternatively if you’re blessed with plenty of space why not consider making water feature ideas the centrepiece of…
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Garden shed tax hits homeowners as councils crack down
More homeowners are facing unexpected council tax bills as local councils crack down on garden sheds converted into living spaces. If you’re thinking to buy garden sheds or already own one, it’s important to understand how certain outbuildings with kitchens or bathrooms could be taxed separately. This growing enforcement reflects councils’ efforts to make sure…
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8 garden pond ideas for spaces big and small
The latest garden pond ideas include everything from contemporary designs with a modern edge to natural wildlife pools to encourage biodiversity. If you have a compact urban garden there are also smaller scale ideas that will work for you, such as a simple freestanding stone or concrete basin design. The style of pond you choose…
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How to soundproof a garden: 6 effective measures to try
Soundproofing your garden might sound a little extreme, but if settling down for some quiet time outdoors is a distant dream due to irritating and intrusive noises, it might be time to consider it. Noise nuisances like the hum of traffic or a neighbour talking loudly at length on their phone can be solved by…
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5 tips on how to get rid of wasps in the garden
Even the most extreme wildlife lovers will find it hard to warm to wasps. They are the most unappealing of all the pollinators. Even though, like bees they are essential at maintaining natural ecosystems in organic gardens, and like bees, they have a sting in their tail, as a society, we are yet to hear…
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How I used a cheap Amazon arch to train hedges in my garden
Landscaping my cottage garden was a full-on task after renovating my house a few years ago. It involved mini diggers, moving countless tonnes of soil and endless dumper truck movements back and forth to bring the land to the same level. I was left with a soggy mud patch that wrapped around the house and…
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I grew lettuce in my ‘crack garden’ using advice from Monty Don
Inspired by Monty Don’s tips for softening hard landscaping, I decided to try turning my block paving into a mini edible garden. With nothing but a few gaps in the patio, some compost and lettuce seeds, I followed his steps for planting into cracks. But after a few weeks of my new garden design trend…
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How to add garden security lights to deter intruders and illuminate your space effectively
Garden security lights can prevent intruders moving around your property undetected. What’s more, these outdoor lights can also make the exterior of your home a safer space for you after dusk falls. But while garden lights are a vital element of good home security systems, they also run the risk of creating a number of…
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Garden path lighting ideas – 8 ways to enhance your walkways
While you can often get away without lighting other areas of the garden, regularly used pathways are the exception to the rule. If it’s tricky to navigate in the dark and access across your garden to your porch or back door is difficult, you will need good garden path lighting ideas to show you the…
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8 considerations when turning a front garden into a driveway
Converting your front garden into a driveway can make life so much easier if parking in your road is difficult and you regularly have to circle the block looking for a parking spot. As well as the convenience factor, parking in your own driveway reduces the risk of having your car stolen or vandalised, especially…