Garden Ideas

First off, let me state that I write as an expert on gardening. For more years than I care to remember, I have watched people take part in the sport of garden-taming and have even seen one or two emerge victorious from the confrontation. So, when I picked up the August edition of Garden Ideas, I thought I might find articles on such things as where to put the put the chairs, how to con the neighbours into cutting the hedge and my favourite - putting on a serious limp when next doors are out cutting the lawn and my grss is almost waist high. Alas, instead I found it to be a Cheapish but really cheerful mag full of a wealth of ideas to improve one's ...

This magazine is specifically aimed at gardeners who want stylish, low maintenance and fun gardens. It is obviously very inspired by the spate of garden makeover television shows and is targeting that audience. The magazine is very bright, lively and has a modern feeling; features have included landscaping ideas such as decking, garden makeovers, container gardening and gardening art. Given its target audience I think this magazine is very well presented and written with them in mind. The how-to articles are clear and concise. A nice touch are the separate tables and tip boxes that accompany articles, and the project features are usually followed with a break down ...