Landscaping
Understand how to landscape your garden with lawn, flowerbeds, decking, paving and even rocks and boulders. We have all the expert tips, and plenty of projects to inspire you
Landscaping
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Garden trends – the key looks and ideas to bring your outdoor space into 2024
We talk to gardening experts about the latest styles, colours and plants leading the pack for the year ahead
By Jayne Dowle
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25 North-facing garden ideas that will transform how you see your outdoor space
Discover the beauty in north-facing garden ideas which will make you glad you have one
By Tamara Kelly
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This garden was transformed from a concrete jungle to a luxury boho space
Clever DIY and money-saving buys all helped bring this project in under budget
By Laurie Davidson
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The ultimate guide to growing forced bulbs in time for a stunning centrepiece this Christmas
Ideal Home's garden expert Sarah Raven lists how to grow forced bulbs now and create stunning centrepieces, all in time for Christmas
By Sarah Raven
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Shade garden plants - Sarah Raven's must-haves for spaces that lack light
Ideal Home's garden expert Sarah Raven reveals the best shade garden plants that will thrive in spaces without direct sunlight
By Sarah Raven
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Front garden path ideas to up your kerb appeal
Make every return home a welcome one with a stylish pathway
By Amy Hodge
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The genius filing cabinet planter hack that we're loving right now
Why not turn old rusty filing cabinets into innovative garden planters?
By Sara Hesikova
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Cottage garden ideas to create a charming and organic outdoor space
Achieve a pretty country-style garden, whatever size your plot is
By Tamara Kelly
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How to fill your garden with plants for free – clever tricks to make your money go further
Skip expensive garden centre trips with these handy tips for how to fill your garden with plants for free
By Rebecca Knight
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Drought tolerant plants - Sarah Raven's top tips for sunny spots
Ideal Home's garden expert Sarah Raven picks the best drought tolerant plants for pots and sun-drenched yards
By Sarah Raven
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How to lay decking - A guide to revamping your outdoor space this summer
No need to call in the professionals, with our guide you'll be able to safely build a small decking area yourself
By Amy Hodge
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Rock garden ideas - Experts reveal the 10 best ways to add one to your garden
Modern and inspiring rock garden ideas that will add a new dimension to your garden
By Jayne Dowle
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Fans are going wild for Myleene Klass's bold hand-painted garden bench
Bright, beautiful, and vibrant – is it any wonder Myleene Klass's hand-painted garden bench is a social media sensation?
By Kayleigh Dray
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9 vegetables pretty enough to plant in flower beds for a true edimentals vibe
Inspired by the edimentals trend? Here are the pretty vegetables that will help you nail the potager garden look
By Kayleigh Dray
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Pelargonsjuka is the Scandi gardening trend to know about – Dawn French is already a fan
Simple *and* stunning? No wonder so many people are falling for this Scandi gardening trend
By Kayleigh Dray
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13 Water feature ideas to add a new sense of flow to your garden
Upgrade your outdoor space with a chic and calming addition
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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7 best trees for small gardens, and how to help them thrive
Think your garden is too small to plant trees in? Think again...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Garden Rescue's Lee Burkhill shares his secret planting hack for a truly modern garden
Trying to create a modern garden? Try this easy planting technique from the star of BBC One’s Garden Rescue, Lee Burkhill
By Kayleigh Dray
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Wildflower garden ideas - clever pollinator planting for every garden and balcony
Welcome wildlife into your garden with these beautiful wildflower garden ideas – along with ideas for small gardens and balconies
By Holly Reaney
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Every garden should try this Chelsea Flower Show trend – even Stacey Soloman is a fan
This lazy gardening approach can be the best thing you ever do for your garden
By Ellis Cochrane
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The incredible reality of how an RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden is actually built
A year in the planning, and a month in the making, for one week of glory - we went behind the scenes to see how a Chelsea Flower Show garden was built
By Rebecca Knight
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The new Chelsea Flower Show garden trends to add to your outdoor space right now
We scouted out Chelsea Flower Show 2023 for the most exciting new garden trends and how to try them out at home
By Rebecca Knight
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21 modern garden ideas for a truly beautiful outdoor space
From maximalist plants to outdoor sculptures, these are the modern gardening ideas you need to know
By Kayleigh Dray
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The one stylish gardening tool that Kate Moss can’t live without
Actual Kate Moss has been raving about this designer gardening tool set, and for good reason…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Grow your own garden - Sarah Raven lets us in on her top tips
Cultivating a 'grow your own' garden will ensure your salad bowl is always full of the freshest leaves - with minimum effort
By Sarah Raven
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Composite vs wood decking – Which is the best material for your garden decking?
If you're struggling to decide between the cost and look of composite vs wood decking, we've weighed up all the pros and cos for you
By Jayne Dowle
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5 of the best bulbs to plant now - It's not too late to add colour to your garden
It's not too late to add a splash of summer colours with the best bulbs to plant in spring
By Ellis Cochrane