Hot and steamy with lush, verdant vegetation and wild splashes of colour- our love for the tropics has us wanting to have it in our own backyard, even when not in a tropical climate. Better Homes and Gardens and Tuscan Path want to acknowledge and reward your stunning and original gardens and have joined forces in our Garden of the Year competition (for details, see page 67). Whatever the style, shape or size of your garden, by overcoming the challenges of nature you have the chance to be a winner!
1 BE FLAMBOYANT WITH FOLIAGE!
For a holiday every day without venturing into the heat, find plants that emulate the shapes, textures and colours of tropical greenery while thriving in cooler climates. Go for big foliage - palms and canna lilies and splatterings of vibrant coloured flowers!
PLANTING IDEAS
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MAKE MORE WITH MINCE
From pork and beef to chicken, lamb and turkey, mince is affordable, filling, versatile and stars in a host of meals that’ll feed the fam for less
ΜΑΚΕ ΤΗΕ CONTINENTAL DRIFT
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STAY COOL IN THE TROPICS
You don't need equatorial heat to grow a tropical garden - you can chill out without temperature highs!
SMALL SIZE BIG WOW!
Make downsizing a dream come true with a small garden that is manageable and stunning!
MAKE AUTUMN AWESOME!
It’s not quite winter yet – here’s how you can keep the warmth in your garden as the weather cools down
ROSES RULE
Kings and queens may come and go but roses will always reign supreme in your garden!
POTATO PRINTING PICTURE
Make your own Scandi-inspired artwork using block-printing paint technique, Sharpies and spuds. Simple!
SOY SAVVY!
Melt and pour your way to container candles made with soy wax to save money on scents!
AROUND THE SIDE
SPRUCE UP YOUR SIDE ENTRANCE IN A WEEKEND WITH A SLEEK NEW DIY GATE
