Britain and Ireland have between 32 and 35 native tree species. Numbers differ depending on how many individual species of elms and whitebeam are included, whether hybrids are listed, and which species are counted as trees and which as shrubs.
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Whether it's devised for cozy afternoon naps, meals shared with friends or inviting fire pit parties, your patio should double as your backyard haven. Of course, comfortable seating is essential, but there's so much more involved in crafting a well-decorated patio — think outdoor rugs, string lights and potted plants that add personality to an outdoor «room.» Even if you're working with a small outdoor space, we've rounded up patio decorating ideas that are worth recreating.
You don't need to embark on a major renovation to design a cute patio. We've included plenty of DIY ideas, like painting a concrete patio, arranging a living plant wall and building a fire pit. Keep it simple with a small gravel patio, or make the most of a large space by upgrading a porch with pavers. If you're decorating on a budget, small accents can make a big difference — like using sheer curtains to enclose a tiny patio, layering in gorgeous greenery or incorporating throw pillows.
Get ready to enjoy the spring and summer weather ahead by browsing these photos of creative patio decor ideas. You're bound to land on some clever design pointers that are worth incorporating into your outdoor oasis or charming garden.
Refresh your outdoor space by mounting potted plants to a blank wall. Fill the planters with low-maintenance trailing plants, succulents or herbs, as interior designer Tori Rubinson does here.
Give a simple rug some floral flair with a DIY «block print» design. Blogger Lauren Shaver of Bless’er House used a Cricut machine to create a pattern, outlined the stencil
Britain and Ireland have between 32 and 35 native tree species. Numbers differ depending on how many individual species of elms and whitebeam are included, whether hybrids are listed, and which species are counted as trees and which as shrubs.
Whether you’re starting seeds off in the cold, winter months, encouraging cuttings to root or raising tender plants originally from warmer climates, a constant heat source will help create the best conditions to nurture them. Heated propagators are an ideal accessory which, depending on the type you choose, either offers a consistent, ambient temperature or can be set at a particular temperature to suit your needs. Because of our cooler temperatures, warmer climate plants like tomatoes, aubergines, chilli and bell peppers and squashes need a long growing season to give them time to grow, flower, produce fruit and for the fruit to ripen. Germinating them indoors in a heated propagator early in the year, when outside it would be much too cold for them to grow, ensures they get the long growing season they need. But even hardier and native plants benefit from being germinated at a constant temperature.
These Boxwoods for Containers can be pruned to to be manageable and look lush all year round. You can also pair a few of them together to create a privacy screen.
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a classic bouquet of freshly bloomed roses? Not only are they the most sought-after flower for gift-giving (especially when it comes to romance), they’re practically synonymous with the holiday.
The suffix “Hawaiian” in these plants’ names is due to their origination. Each one mentioned in this list offers a unique texture for that beachy vibe!
Cyclamen care is not that troublesome if you follow the right set of rules, which we’ll guide you through for the best flowers!
Q: Could you please recommend a good peat-free seed compost? I’ve tried a few over the last few years but haven’t had great results. I’d really like to do the right thing environmentally but am now at the point where I’m sorely tempted to go back to using a conventional peat-based compost. CF County Kerry
Although pollinator populations are diminishing worldwide due to habitat loss, climate change, pesticides, and disease, gardeners can slow this decline through cultivating and maintaining safe environments where winged garden visitors can find sustenance and take shelter. Combining well-chosen trees, shrubs, perennials, and vines to create a varied habitat will attract and support a broad range of bird, mammal, and insect species. Incorporating a strategic array of ground covers into this mix is a great way to maximize the wildlife benefits your garden offers.
Unlike exterior columns, interior columns can stick out like sore thumbs. Acting like visual barriers, they block clear lines of sight across a room or simply take up space. But if they are structural to the house, columns just have to be accepted as is—or, at least, that’s what you might think.
Peat is an acidic growing medium, which thanks to its excellent water and nutrient retention is traditionally used in garden composts. With a low pH it’s ideal for growing acid-loving plants such as blueberries, heather and Camellia sinensis, and peat-based composts have been widely used in horticulture – most garden composts contain some peat, and most garden centres still sell plants growing in pots of peat-based compost. However, due to its environmentally damaging effects, from late this year, the sale of peat-based composts in gardens and DIY stores will be banned in the UK. Issues with peat-free composts, such as expense, availability and performance have hindered its take up in the past but thankfully, compost manufacturers have responded to these concerns with research and investment and a broad range of high quality, peat-free composts are now widely available, with some even costing less than their peat-based counterparts.
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