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It’s long been known that having a garden can provide significant benefits for a person’s physical and mental health.  They’re also huge selling points in real estate.  It, therefore, pays to make the most of your garden.  With that in mind, here are some large garden ideas.  They can help you transform your garden. What to consider when designing your garden There are five main points you need to consider when designing your garden.  These are size, shape and characteristics, climate and soil type, budget and maintenance.  Here is a more detailed look at each of ..read more

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So you want a water feature in your garden this summer? We don’t blame you. Water Features are a pleasant addition to any summer garden, but picking the right one isn’t as easy as picking a new colour for your accent wall. You need to find the type that suits you and your garden best. In this post, we consider 5 of the best for your garden. 5 Best Small Water Features For Your Garden The water features on the list below are specifically chosen to give you a broad overview of the range available. As you will see there are ones that will appeal to most tastes and garden types. Read on and get in ..read more

Pyracantha hedge plants are gorgeous semi-evergreens ideal for adding a special touch to your landscaping. The pyracantha bush, also known as the pyracantha firethorn for its fiery shades of berries, works wonderfully as a treat for all the senses. They are beautiful in all seasons, with fragrant flowers in the spring and summer months and bright red berries which ripen in the autumn, lasting almost until early spring. Pyracantha hedges are also very functional for providing a barrier and for highlighting specific areas. If you’re considering pyracantha plants for your garden, here are a few t ..read more

More commonly known as the dragon tree, Dracaena Marginata is an easy-care, evergreen houseplant that’s long been rising up the popularity ranks due to its largely indestructible nature. This, paired with the plants’ iconic red-tipped leaves, have earned its fearsome nickname, but there’s nothing to be scared of here for plant owners, even those who have often struggled with more delicate plant undertakings. Dracaena Marginata has elegant, long leaves that fall away to reveal thin trunks. Mature plants can range between 15-20 ft tall and 3-10 ft wide, meaning that this is a popular option to p ..read more

Those looking for a beautiful new plant for their garden should look to osteospermum plants. The osteospermum flower is known as the Cape/African daisy, and it’s a colourful, long-lasting flower that blooms from the beginning of summer right through to the autumn months. Most people use the osteo plant to brighten up the front of their border and they are especially popular in milder areas. For an excellent container plant, osteospermums are one of the best around to have in the garden or the front of the house. They are vibrant and brilliant at attracting pollinators, too. Osteospermum plants ..read more

Alpine plants are plants which naturally grow in alpine climates. This basically means high up on mountains, not just the Alps. As a result, they are very tolerant of cold and wind and fairly tolerant of rain. Alpine plants tend to prefer neutral to alkaline soils and they all need well-drained soil. Alpine flowers generally bloom in spring but some bloom in autumn. What are Alpine Plants? Traditionally, alpine garden plants were grown in rockeries. These days, it’s more common for them to be grown in containers. Growing alpine plants is very simple, even for beginners. As long as you get the ..read more

When you close your eyes and think of a flower, what’s the first bloom that comes to mind? Whatever it is, this is likely your favourite; it’s the flower that you prefer above any other. What’s interesting is that you might not even be aware of what the flower is – it could just be something you’ve seen, something you’ve caught a glimpse of in a garden or a florist’s shop, and it’s stayed with you ever since. Of course, it could be that nothing comes to mind at all. It could be that, when asked to think of a flower, you struggle. You just can’t come up with something at all. This could be beca ..read more

Some of the most attractive plants have large, bold foliage. These bold plants work brilliantly in all gardens and make an impact with ease. If you like the idea of a tropical jungle-feel or a secret garden filled with wonder, then plants with bold foliage are ideal. Here are 28 great plant options. 1. Canna This incredible plant has large leaves that look like paddles. They are brightly coloured, and the strips of green and purple are breathtaking. The orange flowers make the canna plant a must-have. 2. Cardoon These chunky plants work well when placed at the back of the boarders. The silve ..read more