There is much to be done as the days get longer and you begin to focus on the growing season and summer months ahead, including plenty of seeds to sow. Think about what you want to plant and where as part of your garden ideas and begin to form a vision of how the garden will look. What to plant in March – vegetables What to plant in March – vegetables...
to-do apps to keep track of the details simply won’t cut it. However, in most cases a full-blown project manager can be overkill. This is exactly what makes the free Whitespace app for iPhone such an interesting entry into the productivity realm. The app brings a fresh take on managing a simple project by using “spaces” to group all notes and other items related to it. Let’s take a deeper look at these and other very interesting features that Whitespace offers to iPhone owners....
I feel design, or maybe the ‘design’ perspective changes from person to person. And that’s what brings me to the all-new Windows 10 Start Menu. Addressing user concerns from the previous versions of Windows, Microsoft has made the Windows 10 Start Menu a lot more customizable. Apart from the defacto Start Menu that Windows 10 comes with, you can transform it easily to get a Windows 7 type Start Menu or a fullscreen Windows 8 Start Screen, whatever fits you right....
Hailing from Morocco, Zellige Tiles are usually square but come in all shapes and sizes. They are usually created by hand meaning every tile has a different finish, due to the glaze the color variations can be endless. In one fell swoop, these unique tiles summon up visions of holiday escapes, whilst adding an extra dimension of color and texture to kitchen ideas or bathroom ideas. Is it any wonder that they have become a newfound favorite with interior designers after the year we’ve had?...
In the wake of the Society of Garden Designers (opens in new tab)’ 40th anniversary, we caught up with the industry experts who revealed the five key ways that our exteriors have changed in the past four decades – and we’re feeling completely nostalgic. See: Garden ideas – inspiration and ideas for outdoor spaces 1. The rise of outdoor kitchens 1. The rise of outdoor kitchens While outdoor kitchens may have seemed entirely extravagant only a short time ago, designers suggest it is just one of the increasingly popular elements of a recreational garden....
Kitchen trends, like all trends, are a provocative talking point amongst designers. Most good designers will tell you to avoid ’trends’ and choose timeless, proven design features for a classic scheme that endures. That said, some trends are worth taking note of, because they showcase the newest kitchen ideas, innovations and materials. But while some features may look great in some spaces, others may need some reconsideration. So which kitchen trends to avoid and what to go for instead?...
He learned about Hatch House, from a friend. Which had outbuildings and 10 acres in the next door village, which was about to come on the market: not exactly a cottage but in the quiet, vernacular style he had been looking for. Having sent round his architect to have a look (he approved), he bought it, sight unseen, before the For Sale sign had even gone up. It had wonderful, far-reaching views of the nearby downland but was not without its problems....
So, whether you are looking to hang a single piece of art in a focal position, perhaps over a fireplace, or want to work gallery wall ideas into a space, it’s worth seeking the help of an expert. Jo Sampson founded Artorial (opens in new tab) with Jenny Crosbie because, despite there being an overwhelming abundance in the marketplace, both found it difficult to source art to match their individual tastes....
See: more inspiring house tours in our Spaces section See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property The property Lured by the beachfront location, the homeowner, who was ‘brought up on boats; bought the former gardener’s cottage in 1990. ‘Since then, I’ve extended it as funds allowed, in a piecemeal fashion. But the way we live has changed,’ says the homeowner, who runs an investment fund....
‘Aloe vera is known to be one of the most forgiving succulent plants to care for since it can withstand a variety of conditions – perfect for first-time plant owners or for those who are not able to tend to their plants as often,’ says Lindsay Pangborn, gardening expert at Bloomscape (opens in new tab). An attractive, slow-growing plant, aloe vera is easy to look after. Though native to warmer climes, it is surprisingly tolerant of drops in temperature, which makes it one of the best winter house plants....
Plant mutations (otherwise known as breaks, sports, or chimeras) occur suddenly – and when they do – the appearance of your plant changes, such as in the white petal of the saxifraga flower above. Or perhaps you have planted a variegated shrub that slowly becomes pure green? Plant mutations are often visible through the stem, flowers, foliage, or fruit of any plant that may be a part of your garden ideas....
Avocado handcrafts its products with all-natural and organic materials, including GOLS organic certified latex (harvested from their own tree farms), GOTS organic and OEKO-TEK Standard 100 certified wool (from their own sheep farms), and GOTS organic certified cotton. The Avocado Green Organic Latex Mattress Topper (opens in new tab) is made from durable and sustainable Dunlop latex. It’s bound to give your bed a new lease on life without having to purchase a new mattress....
Perfect for scrambling up and covering walls, fences and trellises – visually extending your garden’s boundaries year-round, evergreen climbers can add much-needed color, texture and shelter for wildlife if trained over pergolas and arches, too. Best evergreen climbers Best evergreen climbers These are the perennial climbers are amongst the best climbing plants you can plant. 1. Best evergreen climber for shade 1. Best evergreen climber for shade Hedera colchica ‘Sulphur Heart’ AGM – Paddy’s Pride is an excellent Persian ivy with large heart-shaped green leaves splashed with lime and gold....
