Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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9 Innovative DIY Raised Bed Ideas You’ve Never Seen Before to Elevate Your Backyard DesignForget dull wooden rectangles – the latest raised bed ideas use color, shape and innovative materials to set garden design apart.
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9 Landscape-Design Ideas to Make Your Garden Feel Cooler in High Summer HeatFrom adding dappled shade and trickling water to layering up lush planting and misting the patio, these designer ideas will turn your garden into a much more comfortable space.
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9 Creative Landscape-Designer Tricks for Drought-Tolerant Gardens that Cut Watering Time, Not StyleYou can create a striking yet resilient backyard that needs very little irrigation to flourish with these clever low-water landscaping tips and techniques.
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10 Dazzling DIY Ideas to Landscape Your Garden Fence and Add Style and Color to Your YardMake better use of your boundaries with these inspirational ideas that can be achieved in a weekend without busting the budget.
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9 Clever Landscape-Design Tricks to Make a Boxy Backyard Feel Big and BeautifulMany urban gardens are small, square plots but there are plenty of smart design techniques you can use to make your yard appear far more spacious.
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9 Clever Landscape Designer Tricks to Make the Most of a Long Narrow GardenA skinny garden often feels like a corridor but there are plenty of designer ideas you can use to create a sense of width so your outdoor space feels bigger.
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The New Color Rules: How Landscape Designers Use Color to Maximise Space in Modern GardensWant to make your garden feel bigger and more beautiful? These are the clever garden design color rules the professionals use, and they're so effective.
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8 Stylish Ideas to Bring Welcome Shade to Your PatioAdd patio shade to create a cool retreat so you can seek respite from the sun and enjoy your garden through the summer heat.
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12 Creative Garden Lighting Ideas You Can DIY For Stylish Summer Evenings in Your Backyard: They’re Practical as Well as PrettyWithout the right garden lights, your yard disappears into the shadows once the sun sets. Be inspired by these clever lighting ideas and enjoy your outdoor living space well into the night.
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10 Quick Ideas to Turn Your Backyard Borders from Lackluster to Lovely – You Can Do Them All in an AfternoonUpgrade an existing garden border with easy, imaginative ideas that can be achieved in a couple of hours (or less!).
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9 Clever Ways to Cope With a Sloping Garden and Make the Most of a Multi-Level BackyardMake more of a sloping backyard with these design-led ideas that transform an awkward incline into a stunning multi-level space for outdoor living.
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8 Smart Ways to Screen Your Garden From Prying Neighbors: These Backyard Privacy Ideas Look Fabulous & Are So EffectiveIf you'd rather spend your summer in the garden out of the gaze of watchful neighbors, these easy garden privacy tricks will make your space feel far more secluded.
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8 Beautiful Pond Ideas for Gardens Big and Small – Bring Tranquility as well as Wildlife into Your GardenA well-designed pond adds visual appeal and enhances any outdoor space, bring calming benefits and create a home for nature. Which will suit your garden best?
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8 Landscape Edging Ideas That Look High-End on Any BudgetAdd the finishing touch to your patio, lawn, flowerbed or path with stylish edging – there's one to suit every project and purse
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10 Clever Patio Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Space – And You Can DIY Most of Them YourselfThese contemporary ideas will upgrade your patio and turn it into the dream space you've always desired.
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10 Elegant Trellis Ideas That Elevate Your Garden Design While Supporting Plants – They're as Pretty as They are PracticalThe latest trellis ideas contribute more to your garden than simply supporting your climbing plants – use them to add a gorgeous detail, create a mood or define the space.
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8 Pergola Ideas to Add Structure, Shade and Style to Your Garden
A well-designed pergola can completely change how a garden feels, defining the space as well as bringing welcome shade. If you’re planning an update, these pergola ideas show how to get the best out of your backyard.
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Front Yard Patios Are the Unexpected Way to Transform Curb Appeal – and These 8 Stunning Ideas Create the Warmest WelcomeAdding a patio to your front yard is a simple upgrade that can really set your property apart. It introduces a unique design feature while at the same time maximizing space
