The best gardens are sensory retreats – captivating visitors through gorgeous sights, smells and textures. And while water features add a relaxing tone to your outdoor space, incorporating music will enhance your experience even more. Here are some ways to bring sweet notes outside. Hang up various sets of wind chimes Whether you have a […]
Love harvesting fresh veggies and herbs from your garden? Did you know you could enjoy delicious homegrown produce year-round – and grown inside? We asked horticulturist Shelley Levis, author of the new book Countertop Gardens, about how to set up and maintain an indoor edibles garden. When did you become interested in ‘thinking outside the […]
If you start getting wistful about flowering gardens once Labor Day arrives, we’ve got great news for you! Many autumn plants are just hitting their stride, and you’re in for vibrant blossoms and foliage for weeks to come if you plant these lovely specimens in your outdoor space. Here are some of our fave flowers […]
It can be difficult to find moments where we can simply sit down in our outdoor spaces and allow nature to envelop us completely. Yet we’ve probably never needed this kind of break more! We asked Rita Perea, speaker, author and founder of the International Contemplative Garden Association for some tips on unwinding, unplugging and […]
If you love to garden but are short on space and time, consider planting flowers and herbs in unexpected places, such as in between your stone garden stairs! Steps can do double-duty – providing structure and interest on a sloped property, but they’re also perfect planting space for species such as creeping thyme, succulents and […]
British designer and entrepreneur Max McMurdo knows a thing or two about turning junk into treasure. Featured regularly on TV shows such as Amazing Spaces, McMurdo has a knack for re-using everything from bicycle wheels, doors and toolboxes, creating some spectacular outdoor projects that are both practical and beautiful. In his new book, Upcycling Outdoors: […]
If you’re short on space outside but want to expand your garden, you might want to have a look around the corner. The corner of your house, that is! Many homes have space beside their driveways or long and narrow passageways along which you can walk from front to back, but it’s time for a […]
Having an outdoor space with a lush canopy of trees overhead can be a blessing on scorching hot summer days, offering respite from the heat along with peaceful privacy. The only problem? Many flowering plants – think roses or zinnias – require full sun, not shade. What’s a bloom-loving gardener to do? Find the best […]
We love garden hacks that use reclaimed or upcycled items to transform outdoor space. Chances are, you have a random pile of cinder blocks somewhere out back or in a corner of the garage. Dig ‘em out, because we’ve got some fabulous, affordable ideas for you right here! 1. Make a raised herb garden bed […]
Gardening appeals to all ages, from tiny tots to seniors, but as we age or our abilities change, some chores become increasingly difficult to manage. However, with the right tools, and some adjustments to the layout of your outdoor space, gardening can continue to bring joy for many years to those who love plunging their […]