7 No Pool Backyard Ideas to Consider This Summer

A good fence can enhance the look of your garden while also providing a secure boundary and an opportunity to grow more plants. A fence that’s installed properly and then well-cared for will last for many years, and is therefore a good investment. However, you may be put off by the initial cost of new fence panels and look for cheaper alternatives. What’s more, traditional wooden fence panels require regular staining or painting if they are to last as long as possible, and are prone to wind damage. Many gardeners are looking for cheaper, more durable options that require far less ongoing maintenance.

Pressed flower art is a craft that utilizes flattened and dried flower blooms to create designs and decorations. It is pretty easy to do and won’t cost much! So why not show off your creativity by making your own pressed flower crafts, which are shared in this article?

A few strategically chosen plants can turn any boring concrete pool area into a lush tropical retreat.

Charming Shade Container Garden Ideas Need new container ideas for your shade garden? Get inspired by this gardener's collection of planters, featuring lush foliage and even a few perennials from her garden. Summer container garden ideas for shade

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A conversation with Sarah Price about how she designs her planting schemes is fascinating. She works in an unfettered way, with no specific planting plans but an intuitive sense of the plants that will work well together to form the nature-inspired compositions she is known for. Her gardens are like exquisite paintings, comprising layers of detail with a gentle succession of plants that provide interest for most of the year. This summer combination comes from Sarah’s own garden on the edge of Abergavenny. Here, she has created different areas and habitats, including a dry garden in the old walled kitchen garden.

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Want to make your home a bit brattier? We’re not talking toddler tantrums and teen angst—there’s a new trend taking over social media, courtesy of singer-songwriter Charli XCX.

The front yard of this home designed by E. Cobb Architects in Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood already had plenty of curb appeal, but the home’s new owner wanted to add a pool to splash around with his grandkids on a warm day. So he tapped Ian Butcher, AIA, founding partner of Best Practice Architecture to create the space.

For those of us who garden in small spaces, container gardening strikes an ideal balance between structure and flexibility. Potted plants can be rearranged as often as necessary, which makes it easy to accommodate new additions and to ensure that each plant gets the sunlight or shade it requires. Compared to traditional in-ground beds, container gardens also give us a bit more control over factors such as water, weeds, and pests. I’ve spent the past few decades creating designs for roof decks, balconies, courtyards, and patios in San Francisco. Through this work I have discovered that the key to container gardening success is always the same: finding a mix of appealing plants that are well suited to each garden’s specific climate and light conditions. Using my home garden as a testing ground, I’ve developed some strategies that anyone can use to create lush urban jungle and cohesive container displays that truly stand out from the crowd. 

Gardening can sometimes be quite heavy on the pockets! So, if you love growing plants but are not well financially, don’t sweat it! Here’s how to save money without compromising on leafy friends. Check out these cheap and affordable garden and backyard ideas if you’re on a budget.