Friday, May 4, 2012
If you’re a keen gardener, then come rain or shine, the May Bank Holiday is a time when getting out into the garden is a must. At this time of the year, when things have really started to grow, there’s a lot to be getting on with and you can easily miss important jobs. This year, when there’s been so much rain in the past few months, plants have sprung into life with even more vigour than many previous years. And, whether you’re a vegetable grower or have a beautiful garden of tended flowers, there are some ideal jobs to enjoy this weekend. Ensure that pots are watered When there’s been so much rain, it’s easy to think that pots won’t need watering. However, the natural shape of pots combined…
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Garden walls or 'vertical gardens' have gained a lot of notoriety over recent years with designers such as Patrick Blanc setting the standards. Vertical gardens can come in all shapes and sizes, some scaling entire buildings, whilst others sit in offices, gardens or private homes. Below I would like to show you how you can create your own vertical garden using a wooden pallet. This guide was inspired by Fern Richardson (Life on the Balcony) & Stephanie Lawrence (Design*Sponge), and the images are courtesy of Design*Sponge. To embed, copy and paste the code below: <p><img src="http://www.bridgman.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DIY-Vertical-Garden-Wall.jpg" alt="Bridgman DIY Vertical Garden" border="0"></a></p><p>Source: <a href="http://www.bridgman.co.uk/blog/diy-vertical-garden-wall/">Bridgman.co.uk</a></p>
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Are you looking to create a garden that invites, envelopes and impresses from the initial viewing? Visitors stand in awe of great gardens, and you’ll be hungry to spend more time in your outdoor space when it’s created with impressions in mind. A well thought out garden design combines good form, flowers and foliage and permanent features, presenting a space that reveals your character and leaves a fabulous first impression. Consider the Form of Your Garden No matter how large or small your garden, the space can be designed with good form in mind. Think about the flow of foot traffic and how sunlight travels across your property. Plan for a meandering pathway that takes you beside, through and into flowerbeds, herb gardens and flowering shrubs….
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
Although cottage gardens are often associated with plantings around a rustic cottage, they are appropriate around any home. There is no reason to deny yourself the pleasure and beauty of a cottage garden simply because you do not live in a cottage. The casual appearance of a cottage garden with its riot of colours and textures make this among the most attractive and inviting of any garden designs. Cottage garden design is not difficult as long as you remember that to capture the spirit of these gardens. You want to be sure to include flowers and plants that have a history of being used in a garden of this type. Also, leave all formality behind and don’t plan every minor detail, part of the charm of a cottage garden is…
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
The internet is a wonderful place to find inspiration for your garden, and whether you’re planning on venturing out into the garden or are stuck inside due to bad weather, spending a few minutes perusing the web with a cup of tea can uncover some fantastic garden design blogs. There are some great blogs which have tips, tricks and garden design ideas that you could use in your own space. And if you only have the chance to read a few, here are six great reads which will inspire you to get out and start designing your perfect outdoor living area. 1. Fennel and Fern Fennel and Fern is one of the UK’s top blogs and gardening websites, and you’ll find more than enough here to keep you…
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Monday, November 28, 2011
As the cold weather rolls in and much of the gardening process becomes about clearing borders and pruning back shrubs, you may be lulled into a sense that the garden has become an oasis out of bounds for the winter season. However, this is far from true and many plants will not only provide a spectacular backdrop for the beautiful frosts and snow that winter brings, but actively grow too. Designing a winter garden is not hard as long as you pay careful attention to the requirements that such a garden needs. Whilst summer gardening is about filling beds and borders with lush foliage and flowering plants, winter gardening is about the contrast between islands of plants that are dotted around the garden. And if you’re looking to create…
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Richard Reynolds has become notorious on the gardening scene for being a green thumbed individual with a knack for breaking boundaries. Following in the footsteps of many before him, he is certainly a leader on the UK guerrilla gardening London scene, and if you were to traverse the city for long enough you would undoubtedly stumble upon tree pits filled with flowers or roundabouts covered with colour. You may even find Richard in the midst of pruning, planting or watering his latest patch. “I think guerrilla gardening’s important because there are things in life that it’s best to just go and do rather than ask for, guerrilla gardening is about winning people round through your actions, your commitment and demonstrating that the fears which might deny you permission were…
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