But what should you put in a raised bed? Here are the natural solutions that the experts are using in their gardens. What soil should you put in a raised garden bed? Using the Hugelkultur method in your raised garden bed Hugelkultur is an ancient method of gardening that involves creating layers to allow decomposition to take place below the soil. This provides nutrients to the plants growing above. Expert John....
But if your gladioli seem to be slower to flower this year, or if you’re a first time gladiolus grower, you may be impatiently waiting for them to put on their show. The answer is fairly simple: gladiolus bloom about 10 to 14 weeks after you have planted them, usually from late June to early July, though you can get them to flower earlier in certain conditions, right through to fall....
On the desirable evergreen shrubs, with glossy evergreen leaves, these sturdy woodland plants put on a stunning display every spring and early summer with their mass of vivid blooms. In endless shades of white, and peach through to the deepest pink, purple and red the starry, trumpet-style flowers are rich in nectar and hugely valuable to pollinators too. Left to their own devices though, these plants can quickly get out of hand – indeed they are known to be invasive in some areas – so learning when to prune these backyard favorites is essential for keeping them in check....
One of the best indoor plants you can grow with a range of shapes, sizes and colors, succulents make a fabulous display in an interior – and, of course, they’re popular for the yard, too. But despite the fact that they can tolerate drought conditions, it is possible to underwater succulents as well as overwater them, so our guide has the knowhow you need to keep them happy and healthy....
While many people want their kitchen sink ideas to look beautiful, their function and practicality should rate equally as high on your kitchen priority list. Knowing how to clean a kitchen sink will be helped along by an easy clean material, making cleaning a kitchen a quicker and far easier process. Here, kitchen experts and professional cleaners have shared their knowledge so that you can pick the best type of kitchen sink for easy maintenance....
But what exactly can you do to prepare a lawn for winter to ensure your lawn is green and thick by the time spring comes around? We spoke to our gardens expert Rachel Crow and Carlos Real, Lawn Care Expert and Managing Director of TotalLawn (opens in new tab) for their top tips and critical winter lawn care advice, so that you can get ahead of the cold weather this weekend....
So, read our top 10 solutions for rooms with low ceilings to gain the confidence to create stylishly designed living areas that feel spacious and perfectly proportioned. See: Living room ideas – clever ways to decorate living spaces 1. Choose low-slung furniture to make a ceiling look higher Low-slung furniture that hugs the floor is the friend of living rooms with low ceilings. So, too, are designs that are simple in form and function....
So, rather than abandoning your open-plan living room ideas for good, it is better to follow the joint advice of three top designers who agree on the same effective layout trick. Their solution? Strategically placed area rugs. Using area rugs to break up your open-plan space – the solution that is loved by designers ‘When designing with open floorplans, it’s best to break the space up with area rugs. This creates a definition for each section and gives the feeling of being in separate rooms,’ says Rozit Arditi, principal at Arditi Design (opens in new tab)....
Since March, our homes have had to adapt, acting as our workplaces, our playgrounds, our gyms, our holiday homes – effectively becoming multi-functional spaces in which we live our lives almost entirely. Interested in house design? Don’t miss our dedicated page for house tours and more According to research by leading home appliance brand Beko (opens in new tab) in collaboration with The Future Laboratory, the long-term impact of global lockdowns will create fundamental shifts in behavior – an ‘Age of Nesting’ – with people living their lives in a completely different way than before....
The Duchess of Cambridge surprised school children in London with a pot of honey from beehives in the grounds of her Norfolk home – suggesting that Kate, like many of us, is looking for garden ideas that contribute to saving the bees and preserve the ecosystem. However, even if you can’t bring an entire beehive into your garden, it is still possible to care for these beloved creatures by choosing flowers that are noted for their pollination qualities – and are sought-after by bees....
Kerry Dowse, Bloom & Wild’s Supply Chain Lead with over 20 years experience as a florist, says there’s one key element to the survival of your blooms. ‘It may sound strange, but plants and flowers are actually just like us! We need to drink more when it’s hot (notice how your blooms drink their water faster) and we also tire easily in the heat (those wilting stems have the same problem)....
‘The more over-the-top four posters could be dressed in the finest gold embroidered silks, trimmings and even adorned with precious stones,’ says Henriette von Stockhausen. Even if you are looking for more modest bedroom ideas, her advice is current. ‘At VSP Interiors (opens in new tab), we do a lot of four poster beds for clients – a good night’s rest being more important than ever in our fast-moving lives....
Model-turned-author Chrissy is a woman of all trades. The model/cookbook author/chef/television show host/full-time mom does it all and she’s shown no sign of slowing down – which is exactly why her home has to be able to support all of her on and off-duty needs. Though Chrissy has listed the home she’s shared with husband singer John Legend since 2016, a glimpse inside the house showed that she mastered the art of creating a truly bespoke living space that is warm and inviting despite the minimalist decor....
As search demands for statement headboard ideas jump by 103%, we caught up with the experts to determine why these pieces are trending and how to mirror the allure of Kit’s Firmdale Hotels (opens in new tab) in our homes. ‘Headboards are an inexpensive way of transforming a bedroom. They are essentially alternative forms of artwork,’ shares Martin Waller, founder of global design house Andrew Martin, which has recently launched a new fabric collection (opens in new tab) with Kit....
‘When styling a smaller dining room in an apartment, it’s important to strike the balance between function and form,’ states Sue Jones, OKA Co-Founder and Creative Director. And Wayfair’s Resident Style Advisor, Nadia McCowan Hill, agrees: ‘It’s essential to create a space that is easily adaptable, somewhere you can play host, dine alone or even spend time focused on hobbies and mindful pursuits such as crafts or reading – all while looking chic....
Entryway ideas are what you see first when you return home, too, and a great design for the space can lift your mood every time. But when it comes to bringing the latest interior design trends to your entryway, designers urge caution. While they may work effortlessly in other areas of the home, they can spoil the impression the entryway makes. These are the ones to swerve. 5 entryway ideas to avoid – according to designers These are the decorating ideas the experts recommend steering away from in the entryway this season....
The residence was built in 1928 by one of Pasadena’s most revered historic architects, Myron Hubbard Hunt, and sits on nearly two acres overlooking the Colorado Street Bridge. The four-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate boasts old world opulence with a dramatic walnut-paneled gallery, grand living room and lush landscape punctuated by ornate iron lamp posts reflecting craftsmanship of a bygone era. See: World’s best homes – step inside the globe’s most beautiful houses A walking path encircles the entire property connecting the rose garden, grass lawns, wisteria covered pergolas and multiple patios and seating areas....
New research by Angi (opens in new tab), using data from real estate listing site Zillow (opens in new tab), finds that a pot filler – also known as a potboiler or kettle faucet – can add a 3.2 percent asking price premium. It comes in as the best kitchen feature for adding value above pendant lighting (2.66 percent) and a barn door (2.32 percent). Elsewhere in the house, a pot filler overtook a double vanity sink in the bathroom, a fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen for adding the most value....
Need some photo-ready pointers? Gousto (opens in new tab)’s top food stylist Jenny Brown and senior recipe developer Jordan Moore have teamed up to share their do-it-yourself tricks. Jenny and Jordan show us four mouthwatering dinner party dishes below and reveal how they would style each dish, ready for that video call close-up or Instagram snap. SeeHassle-free home makeover ideas you can do on a budget 1. BAJA-STYLE FISH TACOS WITH CORIANDER MAYO Whip up these super-tasty Mexican-inspired fish tacos FOR the perfect Friday night dinner....
Located on a leafy Midtown Manhattan street on the fringe of the East River, the boldly-toned apartment pays homage to its former owner’s life – from its daring textiles to its eclectic art collection, this property is among the most unique in New York and among the world’s best homes. Located at 2A at 30 Beekman Place (opens in new tab), Gloria purchased the apartment in 1997 and lived there until her death in 2019....
