Tag: Garden
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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…
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How to build a garden wall: A DIY step-by-step guide
Knowing how to build a garden wall can save you money and leave you with a smart new boundary. And not only will it look good, but it will also provide a secure, long-lasting border to separate your property from the neighbours and the public. But before you jump in and start building, make sure…
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6 garden lighting mistakes according to the experts
Avoiding garden lighting mistakes not only helps you create a seamless scheme in your outdoor space, which is both practical and beautiful, but you can avoid the common traps which often lead to bad investments and ultimately losing money. Lighting design experts reveal common mistakes that they’ve come across when dealing with garden lighting design…
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How to make garden lighting look expensive on a budget
It’s possible to learn how to make garden lighting look expensive without the premium price tag by mimicking the methods that high-end lighting designers use to create beautiful ambient schemes. Things to bear in mind when approaching garden lighting design on a budget, with a strong eye to style, include a “less is more” approach,…
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Garden wall repairs: How to fix cracked mortar, crumbling render or damaged brick
If your garden wall is looking worse for wear, you can restore it to its best with smart, cost-effective DIY garden wall repairs. You can get rid of or replace old mortar, render or brick with a fresh new batch that will not only make it look good, but repel the elements and keep it…