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23.06.2023 - 10:25 / houseandgarden.co.uk
For the time-rich and cash-poor, gardening is the perfect hobby. And although at this time of year it’s tempting to go and splurge at the garden centre, most gardeners would argue that exercising caution and restraint will help you spend your money more wisely, and end up with a better garden. It’s a cliche, but as with most cliches, has a lot of truth; with gardening, the more effort you put in, the more you get out.
As Alice Vincent, the author of Rootbound and keen amateur gardener known as Noughticulture on Instagram is quick to point out: “It’s important to state that gardening can be done on the cheap but what you save in cash you spend in time. However! Smaller, cheaper plants often establish better than larger, more expensive ones, and I do think you get better gardens from taking your time.”
And, if you’re doing a bigger garden makeover, remember soft landscaping (plants) is generally less expensive per square metre than hard landscaping. Whether you’re designing a new space or just want to improve what you have already, here are some tips that will help you cut the costs and make the money you do spend go much further.
Pace yourself, watching which plants do well, learning from your garden and its unique conditions. If you’ve just moved into a new house, wait and see how you use the garden during your first year there, watching where the light goes, thinking about where you’d like to put your dining area (I often suggest away from the house, so you are encouraged out into the garden).
Additionally, you’ll get to see what plants come up at what time; this is especially useful if the previous owner cared for their garden, as there are bound to be some nice surprises waiting for you throughout the year.
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At Tidy Mom, the blogger Jessica shares how she made a wooden outdoor planter on wheels. You can also use it as an indoor planter. Some woodworking and painting are required. But, overall, it’s not that difficult.
Deservedly one of the most popular houseplants in the UK, the peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) is relatively easy to grow and, in good condition, always looks elegant. Above a mass of large, glossy evergreen leaves that stand tall and proud, the plant intermittently sends up white arrow-shaped spathes. These petal-like bracts, which can be 15-centimetres long and resemble the sails of a ship, are not flowers, but encase the flowers proper, which are held on a spike known as a spadix. In bloom, the peace lily is reminiscent of the arum lily and our native lords-and-ladies (sometimes known as lily grass or jack-in-the-pulpit), which also belong to the arum family (Araceae); none are true lilies (Lilium).
Air plants (Tillandsia) earn their name by being capable of growing without soil. In their native habitat of Central and South America, they cling to trees, cliffs, roofs, and telephone wires with their roots and absorb nutrients from the air. Their grey-green foliage is coated in a silvery frosting of water-absorbing hairs called trichomes; these are capable of taking moisture from the atmosphere, especially in rainy or misty conditions.
This outdoor light chandelier project is perfect for the porch or sitting area in your garden. With just a few supplies and easy steps, it can be done. Click here to learn more!
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are based on the temperature conditions of the place. They range from zones 1a to 13b. Most of the United States comprises zone 3a, which has a low temperature of around -40 and -35 degrees (F), and zone 8a, with 10 to 15 degrees. Outdoor gardening is on hold as by December, most annual plants have finished their cycles and been taken up, and many perennials are dormant.
A garden with a restrained planting palette can be so exciting and atmospheric. Nowhere is this more true than in the case of the white garden. The limitations of choosing plants of a single colour means you can focus your attention; in fact there are so many plants out there that if you don’t have some sort of guiding principles when you set about designing your garden, you will soon be lost and overwhelmed with options.
The gardens at Great Dixter.
It is always best to grow some veggies in your container garden instead of depending on the supplements that we buy from the counter to give a boost to our immune system. Follow our guide to know everything about How to Grow a Vitamin C Vegetable Garden in Containers.
Upcycling old clothes and textiles in your garden can be a great way to find new life in old materials, and keep those items from waste streams. Making use of these old materials can also help us reduce the things that we may need to buy to maintain our gardens and transform them into the productive and attractive places we want them to be.
Explore the world of DIY container water gardens and bring nature’s serenity into your home. With these creative ideas, you can transform everyday containers into peaceful aquatic oases, perfect for growing water-loving plants.
Add some sizzle to your garden with the vibrant and colorful Fiesta Hibiscus! Here are the most amazing Fiesta Hibiscus in Garden Ideas With Pictures. These stunning flowers come in various hues, from fiery reds to bold oranges and yellows, making them a perfect addition to any garden.