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Garden security camera surveillance equipment
A security camera can give you peace of mind, I’m told, but it will not do much to improve the aesthetics of your garden. The pictures recorded on the camera can be saved to magnetic media (eg a SD...
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Topiary bird sculpture by the RSPB Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Its a pity about the ugly fence but one has to congratulate the RSPB for their near-mastery of the art of topiary.
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Sacred and holy Hindu cow – Indian garden sculpture
Sezincote has the best Indian garden in Europe, we think, and it has also has a delightful sacred cow ornament. It was cast in bronze and now has a beautiful green patina. The only slight problem is...
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Living dogs for garden ornament and security
A lot of people invest money in garden security equipment. But I would rather have a dog and it looks wonderful in the window! Look how well the yellow rose and green foliage to with the honey brown...
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Building a dry stone garden retaining wall requires skill and judgement
Rising stone writes that “Our stonework is tight. We use no mortar. In size and proportion, they are perfect examples of what a retaining wall should be. In our photos we do not see the majority of...
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Brass sundials: timeless appeal
A traditional brass sundial on a stone pedestal. The shadow from the gnomon marks the passing of the hours; the greenish-blue patina on the brass marks the passing of the years. Through telling the...
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Garden buildings can be beautiful, practical and eco-friendly
Flat Lodge in Western Cedar by Decorated Shed Garden sheds used to be only places for tools, flower pots, bicycles, broken toasters and such like. Now you can buy premium buildings for use as guest...
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Beehives
Beehives full of character Bee hives can be useful, beautiful and fascinating. Honey is a more nutritious sweetener than refined sugar; apiary is a sustainable means of food production, well suited to...
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Oak bench
A stately oak garden bench on a traditional gravel path. There is a soft visual harmony between the silver sheen of the oak, the buff-coloured gravel and the frothy white of the valerian. The...
View ArticleGarden design ideas
Ideas are at the heart of garden design and they can come from many sources: ideas about art ideas about design ideas from religion and philosophy ideas about colour ideas about climate ideas about...
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