Ideas & Inspiration
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Create A Romantic Garden Straight Out Of Bridgerton: Regency Era Romance In Your GardenTry some romantic garden ideas straight out of Bridgerton. Flowers and gardens in the Regency era were lush and charming and you can get the same look!
By Bonnie L. Grant
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12 Lush Alternatives To A Lawn For Sustainable SpacesAlternatives to a lawn are beautiful and also beneficial to your local ecosystem and its pollinators. Explore our top picks for plants to replace grass.
By Tonya Barnett
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Try The Trend – Turn Any Bed Into A Keyhole Garden With This Clever In-Ground ComposterKeyhole gardening is an efficient and sustainable practice that saves space. Get started on this DIY project quickly and easily with an in-ground composter.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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New Ways To Use Classic Garden Plants – For A Modern Landscape With A Touch Of NostalgiaThe 'Nostalgia Gardening' trend uses classic garden plants in new ways to add interest to your landscape and harken back to gardens of the past. Old is new again!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Dig Into The Pros & Cons Of Community Gardening: 2 Experts Share Their OpinionsTwo gardening experts examine the pros and cons of community gardening. Discover the top reasons why (or why not) to start growing in community.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing For Gold: 9 Unique Yellow Flowers To Grow For Sunshine Garden ColorFrom vivid sunny lemons to rich butterscotch tones, yellow is a color that deserves a spot in every garden. These nine unique yellow flowers will fill your plot with cheer
By Tonya Barnett
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Ultimate Raised Beds For Small Gardens: Try These 5 Raised Options For Compact CornersThe perfect raised beds for small gardens squeeze every bit of useful space out of the most productive corners. Here are some practical space-saving ideas you can try
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Get Started For Spring: 8 Plants To Plant In Winter For A Head Start On Your Spring GardenSpring may seem the natural choice for kickstarting projects, but there are plenty of satisfying ideas you can prep ahead of time with these plants to plant in winter
By Amy Grant
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10 Fabulous Flower Festivals To Visit – Enjoy The Ultimate Inspiration For Your GardenStuck for garden inspiration and looking for more ideas on making your backyard notions a reality? Here are 10 flower festivals to help you unlock your growing potential
By Bonnie L. Grant
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6 Key Garden Trends That Will Inspire Your Landscape Design In 2025Discover the design trends destined to make it into your garden this year – from joy-sparking plant palettes to sustainable solutions built into the landscape.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Grow A Music Garden: Hit The High Notes By Making Musical Instruments From NatureMusic lovers and gardening lovers can find a natural groove using items growing and resting around them. Find out how easy it is making musical instruments from nature
By Teo Spengler
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Rosemary Decor Ideas: Try These 5 Creative And Tasteful Ways To Decorate With RosemaryHave you only ever used rosemary as a garnish with the festive turkey? These rosemary decor ideas will fill your home and gifting horizons with fragrant new possibilities
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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9 Contemporary Small Garden Ideas – Maximize Style With A Modern DesignSome simple conceptual ideas can transform even the tiniest plot from humdrum to dream design. Try these 9 contemporary small garden ideas to modernize your plot
By Amy Grant
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Easy Plant Choices To Boost Your Curb Appeal: Go Big With These 6 Small Front Garden IdeasEven the smallest front yard can be a curbside showstopper with the right plant choices. We reveal six small front garden ideas that dynamically improve a home’s allure and value!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Why Green Spaces Are Important – And How To Create One In Your Local CommunityIf you live in a town or city and don’t have a big yard, look beyond your back door. We explore why green spaces are important – and how to make more of yours
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Urban Garden Ideas For Any Home – Add Natural Flair To The Tiniest Living SpacesJust because you live in a city, town or built-up area doesn’t mean you have to do without! Try these urban garden ideas to make a green haven even in limited space
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Resilient Plants For Extreme Weather: Planting To Safeguard And Protect Against The ElementsGrowing plants that can withstand bizarre weather patterns is becoming more of a worry these days. Try these resilient plants and plantings to boost levels of protection
By Susan Albert

