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Gabions are commonly used to stabilise embankments along roads and rivers, however, in recent years those wire cages filled with rock or stone have been utilised to enhance garden design and add a modern twist to outdoor spaces of all types and sizes. Ideas for use gabions in the garden are plenty. For example they can be used as garden furniture, tables, benches, fountains, flower beds or fencing.

Below is a list of the most spectacular gabion structors you may want to consider adding to your garden.

1. Garden Fence

From: The Owner-Builder Network

No doubt, gardens are a great place where you can find peace of mind, fragrance of flowers, birds chirping and soothing environment which takes your soul to the next level. Check out our top 10 list of the most beautiful gardens around the world.

1. Butchart Gardens, Canada

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Unique and whimsical garden decorations can bring delight to every nook in your landscape. They can add a lot of charm and personality to your yard which is why I like them so much.
There are lots of store bought garden decorations available, but for a more personal effect, you can make your own wonderful decorations that will make your garden much more beautiful.
Here are some inspiration for you to get you started making your outdoor space a place where you want to spend all your free time.

1. Delicate Fairy Wind Chimes

Bring music to your garden with these hand-crafted wind chimes. (Tutorial: A Crafty Mix)

The next time you finish your morning coffee, think twice before you toss those used coffee grounds into the trash. Coffee grounds have many uses in the garden. They enrich the soil with nitrogen, potassium and other minerals, improve soil quality, and plant growth.
Here are 7 ways how to use coffee grounds in your garden. You may be amazed at how versatile this item is!
1. Composting

Add coffee grounds to your composting bin. They’re a valuable source of nitrogen.

2. Pest Control

A barrier of coffee grounds around the plants may protect them from slugs and snails.

3. Cat Repellent

Put coffee grounds in the soil to keep cats away from digging in your garden.

4. Acid-Loving Plants

Place coffee grounds around the soil of your acid-loving plants such as roses, rhododendrons, fothergillas, holly, gardenias and so on. Coffee grounds increase acidity and nutrients in the soil.

5. Easy Fertilizer

Add 2 cups of coffee grounds to a 5 gallon bucket of water and allow it to steep overnight. Mixing these two ingredients is one of the simplest ways to make your own homemade fertilizer.

6. Mulch

Using coffee grounds as a mulch can help controlling weeds and keep your vegetable plants more hydrated during the heat of the day.

7. Boost Carrot & Radish Harvest

Double your harvest of carrot and radish, mixing your carrot and radish seeds liberally with coffee grounds.

TIP: If you personally don’t drink coffee, you can get the grounds for free from Starbucks. You could also ask any coffee shop or restaurant for their grounds. They probably would be very happy to give them to you on a regular basis.

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Do you know someone who loves spending time in his or her garden? If so, and you are looking for unique gift ideas for that person, then you have come to the right place!

Whether you are searching for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts or thank you gifts, we have put together some of the best DIY gifts for gardeners in your life that will cost you next to nothing.

1. Tin Can Herb Planters

Save some tin cans from your kitchen and reuse as cute container gardens. (Tutorial: Simply HealthyF amily)