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15 Outdoor Lighting Ideas That Set the Mood for Entertaining
1. Make Use of a Pergola Installing a pergola is an effective way to create a smaller seating area within a bigger yard, and also to bring gentle lighting into a space. Lanterns (including one just out of frame) and string lights hang on this arched metal structure in a project by Avalon Northwest Landscape in Seattle. They add illumination up high to complement the low-key glow amid the foliage and flickering flames of the fire pit for relaxed evening gatherings.
15 Outdoor Lighting Ideas to Set the Mood for Entertaining
1. Make Use of a Pergola Installing a pergola is an effective way to create a smaller seating area within a bigger yard, and also to bring gentle lighting into a space. Lanterns (including one just out of frame) and string lights hang on this arched metal structure in a project by Avalon Northwest Landscape in Seattle. They add illumination up high to complement the low-key glow amid the foliage and flickering flames of the fire pit for relaxed evening gatherings.
12 Ways to Create a Wildlife Haven in a Small Garden
Supply fresh drinking water As well as food, it’s important to provide water for birds and bees. If a traditional birdbath doesn’t take your fancy, you could just put out a shallow dish, or fashion a more naturalistic one, like this bath carved out of a piece of granite. Sloping sides are important to allow easy access to the water.
7 Gardening Trends to Know for 2025
With spring underway, gardens are waking up and the outdoors is beckoning. Take a look at these trend predictions from our panel of experts to see how we might all be using and enjoying our yards this year. From wild planting and permeable landscapes to slow gardening and wildlife corridors, the trends all share an ecological focus and a move toward mindfulness. Read on to find out what landscape professionals on Houzz are forecasting for the year ahead. 1.
9 of the Biggest Garden Trends for 2025
Discover the gardening trends set to take over this summer Ready to get back out into the garden? Take a look at these trend predictions from our panel of experts to see how we might all be using and enjoying our outdoor spaces this year. From wild landscaping and ‘sponge gardening’ to smart front garden design, these trends all share an ecological focus and a move towards mindfulness. Read on to find out what garden professionals on Houzz are forecasting for the year ahead.
Yard of the Week: Spacious With a Secret-Garden Feel
This yard in west London had always been cherished by its owners. “They really loved it,” landscape designer Peter Reader says. “It’s a strange triangular shape and quite quirky. It has areas of woodland too — unexpected in London —and they loved the atmosphere in it.” It hadn’t been touched for 15 years, though, so when Reader was asked to redesign it, he was confronted with overgrown shrubs, tired plantings, uneven paths and underused corners.The brief was to bring it all up to date.
19 Gardens Where Grasses Are Key
Fill your garden with wild grasses to add movement and texture, to soften borders or to screen. Here’s how to do it With the growing trend for looser, more naturalistic gardens, we’re seeing more and more wild or ornamental grasses on Houzz. From the towering stems of Stipa gigantea to the vibrant red stalks of Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’ and the arched mounds of Hakonechloa macra, there are so many varieties to choose from, whether your garden is shady, sunny, small or large.
Your Essential Guide to Choosing and Installing a Garden Fence
From how to boost security to materials and style, follow this expert advice on picking the perfect fence for your plot There are quite a few things to consider when it comes to choosing and fitting a new garden fence, including materials, measurements and preparation. If you’re not sure where to begin, read on for expert tips.
Landscape Designers Share 8 Tips for Creating a Cohesive Garden
As spring kicks off, and suddenly there are masses of cheerful plants for sale, it’s tempting to grab a selection to add instant garden color. However, without a little planning, it’s easy to end up with an incoherent design that doesn’t quite work. So before you head off to the nursery, dig into these insider tips from experienced landscape pros. 1.
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