Everyone wants to have a place of peace and silence where they can be alone with their thoughts or even not think at all. And what better spot than a calm, beautiful garden.
However, nowadays achieving the much-needed solitude is becoming harder and harder, especially if you’re surrounded by nosy and curious neighbours. In this article, you will read about all the best landscaping ideas that will help you to create your very own garden heaven, away from prying eyes and unwanted noise.
A good start to building your small garden fortress is to make sure there is a strong, thick fence between you and the rest of the world. Unfortunately, this barrier is usually the first one to go during storms and strong winds.
So, if you have a fence that has been damaged at some point, consider either fixing the existing remains or install a brand new fence. Whether you do all on your own or decide to call a professional to repair it is entirely up to you. It mostly depends on how damaged your fence actually is.
For example, if you have a wooden one that only has some broken or bent panels, you can easily replace them with new ones. If the whole fence has fallen down but it’s still undamaged, check for any loose or wrecked nails, hammer some new ones and put it back up. In case you need to purchase some replacement panels, always look for treated wood as it will last longer than cheaper, untreated options.
If you don’t have a barrier, or it’s just not tall enough, reinforce your privacy with fence installation. We advise you to call a professional to make sure that everything is placed properly, so you won’t have any problems in the future.
Another stylish and sturdy option is to have a Bamboo fence. It’s proven to be a lot stronger than a
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Native to the Mediterranean and Asia, dill has delicate, feathery foliage and lovely golden-yellow flowers in mid-summer. It’s one of the easiest herbs to grow and readily self-sows by dropping seeds in the garden which will pop up again next year. It’s pretty enough to plant among your flowers, and pollinators love it.
One of the most loved holidays, Easter brings together friends and families to celebrate the idea of rebirth, good defeating evil and light breaking through the darkness, as well as end the Lent season with delicious meals.
Gardening for some provides the daily bread, for others, it’s an escape from reality and for you, it might be your favourite hobby. Nevertheless, a garden decorated to your own preferences will act as a source of inspiration and will provide you a place to gather up your thoughts.
Today we celebrate Earth Day for the 46th time since U.S. senator Gaylord Nelson suggested the idea for a national day focusing on the environment. After its first celebration on April 22 1970 in the US, Earth Day has grown into a worldwide environmental movement raising awareness of serious issues such as pollution, global warming, deforestation and the detrimental effect of urbanised societies on the environment.
Looking to add some life to your home without having to put in too much effort? Why not try a succulent garden? These water-storing plants are perfect for those who want to enjoy the beauty of nature without having to put in too much work. Plus, they come in a wide variety of textures and colours, so you can easily find the perfect look.
Yes, we’re talking about mint! The breath-saving, tummy-taming, taste-boosting mint. At Fantastic Gardeners, we love this refreshing plant, and why wouldn’t we? It is fragrant, easy to grow, and has many beneficial uses in culinary arts, medicine, and cosmetics.
The abundance of beautiful and well-grown houseplants gives a special sense of comfort at home. Apart from being pleasing to the eye, some house plants have the ability to purify the air quality.
With the massive industrialisation, intensive agriculture, and expansion of urban areas that has occurred in the UK since the 1950’s, we have lost 96% of the wild meadows which once dotted the landscape.
Imagine if you can have a fresh green salad in February or some juicy red tomatoes in November. Sounds like a dream doesn’t it? Maybe you’ve heard of it. Maybe you’ve seen it. Maybe… it’s cold frame gardening.