DIY-Garden

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Zen Front Gardens

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Having your own zen space at the front of your house is a good way to ensure that the home remains a happy one. This quite and peaceful space at the entrance to a home can make everything behind the zen garden feel more… zen. Check out this racked example for ideas and inspiration.

Flower Loop Ideas

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Check out these awesome pictures of the flowers in Japan. The flower loops and tunnels here are well worth a look in this aged garden for public display.

Path & Paving Ideas

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Some path and paving ideas for sections around gardens and the front of houses. Using a crazy paving approach can be spectacular when its first laid but, over time the mortar between may deteriorate and allow for weeds to grow. The other two ideas are for gardens and lay the way to sections of the […]

Front Garden Ideas

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Styling a front garden isn’t easy but with the use of some rocks, a path and clever layout ideas then your front garden could look just as good as this one. Spring has sprung in Canada and this front garden complete with rockery features and semicircular design makes a space which is both welcoming and […]

Outhouse BBQ Idea

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Making and designating space to certain activities within a garden is rumoured to have an impact on the selling price. A BBQ area is one of the best things which someone can add to a garden as it bring the idea of entertaining and eating, drinking and being merry in a garden. Al fresco dining […]

Modern Farm Houses

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When it comes to making something new out of something old in the world of property, a farm house really does take the biscuit. Check out the grounds and the surrounding views from this modern farmhouse in the Leeds, West Yorkshire area. Presented in grey with new grey roof this modern, converted farmhouse is on […]

Conservatory into Back Garden Ideas

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When linking a conservatory with the back garden it is important to consider the way in which people and things can “flow” in and out of the space. Using levels and different surface coverings can add some distinction between the patio, garden, steps and conservatory entrance/ exit area. Check out this great example seen recently. […]