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Some great examples of how you can re/upcycle all manner of objects and materials to create fun and beautiful planters! (courtesy of 1001 Pallets and some other places).

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Thyme we thought differently about roadsides?
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Box Set

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I like the simple, but elegant, design of this planter and I guess you could make it relatively easily, perhaps using recycled/pallet timber?

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Love the green roof and I wonder if this could be done using recycled pallets?

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‘You tried sweating it out in the sauna, you can’t let go in a yoga pose, and om isn’t exactly hitting home. And no wonder—you’re working too hard at relaxing. What you need is a place to sit quietly and contemplate the sounds of nature: birds chirping, breezes blowing, brooks babbling. What—no backyard brook? Not a problem. Just build yourself the next best thing, with a softly trickling garden fountain…’

Take a look at this link for more information:

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Garden-Fountain-Out-of-Well-Anythi/

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It’s the time of year when colourful stems come into their own. I especially love Dogwoods (Cornus). For some ideas about winter interest in your garden take a look at ‘7 Plants for Winter Wonder’

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To start 2015 here is a selection of outdoor recycling projects involving reuse of pallets and other materials. Inspired?

Source: 1001 Pallets

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One of the first things to think of when planning your garden is the skeleton or structure.  First, think about the feel you want for your garden whether tropical, contemporary, cottage, wildlife friendly,  or formal. Next, here are a few more things to consider before getting to the garden centre and filling up that trolley.

Here are some basics we need to remember when purchasing plants:

The size of the garden and the plants. The plants need to be in proportion to one another and the surrounding space. A large tree in a small garden does not work while a small tree will be lost in a large space. Various sized plants provide the brain with more information adding interest.

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Keep in mind evergreen plants keep colour and wildlife in your garden throughout the year. It’s necessary to note which plants are evergreen so there is a balance during the…

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