{"id":106640,"date":"2019-04-27T17:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T10:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/diy-urban-gardening-hacks-for-small-spaces\/"},"modified":"2019-04-27T17:03:53","modified_gmt":"2019-04-27T10:03:53","slug":"diy-urban-gardening-hacks-for-small-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/diy-urban-gardening-hacks-for-small-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY urban gardening hacks for small spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nGo bold on scent and add drama with glossy-leaved plants to create a cosy urban oasisSmall gardens are often seen as having little or no scope for design. This couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. You can squeeze a lot into a small plot: be bold, be strong, ensure a lavish backbone of evergreens with spring colour to enliven spirits after the long winter gloom \u2013 and don\u2019t forget to incorporate scent. But remember, in small gardens, less is often more: it\u2019s better to do one thing well rather than a lot in a muddled fashion.Large gardens have an element of safety, deploying swathes of green lawn which is economical to install and covers large areas of ground. A small garden has to work much harder and, per sq metre, can cost more. But it\u2019s worth it: with thought and care, your little patch can be a true extension of your home and provide a haven for you, as well as the wildlife we share our urban spaces with. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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