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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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
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Growing a cut flower patch - Sarah Raven explains how to plant for fresh flowers
Ideal Home's garden expert Sarah Raven reveals how to grow a cut flower patch to ensure your vases are always brimming with blooms
By Sarah Raven
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How a healthy lawn can help your wellbeing
We look at how GreenThumb’s new ‘Share The Lawn Love’ campaign is helping make the lawn the centrepiece of our gardens and communities again
By Sponsored
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10 decking edging ideas to create a decorative border
How to give your decking a premium finished look
By Amy Hodge
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A bespoke zig-zag path leads the way into this colourful garden transformation
An interior designer used her skills to turn a dull plot into a relaxing outdoor sanctuary for the whole family to enjoy
By Alison Jones
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Mediterranean garden ideas – 10 ways to get the holiday vibe to your outdoor space
Mediterranean gardens are the trend that is going nowhere in 2023
By Amy Hodge
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Sunken garden ideas – why this landscaping trend is making a comeback
A sunken area could be the design feature you need to add value and style to your garden, say these experts
By Heather Marshall
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Bee garden ideas that will make your garden a safe haven for bees
Create a sanctuary with these bee garden ideas which will help save Britain’s bees
By Jenny McFarlane
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Deck railing ideas - 16 designs to give your decking a stylish and functional surround
Finish off your decking or patio with these deck railing ideas for a polished and safe boundary
By Holly Walsh
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Small garden colour palette - Sarah Raven explains how to plant for your petite plot
The ins and outs of choosing a small garden colour palette with help from Ideal Home's garden expert Sarah Raven
By Sarah Raven
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Tapestry lawns - everything you need to know about the latest lawn trend
Forget what you knew about lawns, there's a new wild trend taking them over this year
By Jayne Dowle
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15 Herb garden ideas - for a cook's garden that you’ll actually use all year round
Easy to grow, herb garden ideas are perfect if you are just starting out on your grow-your-own journey. From raised beds to pots in the kitchen, we've rounded up the very best ideas
By Jenny McFarlane
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Gravel garden ideas – 10 ways to create an on-trend low-maintenance space
Create a low-maintenance, drought-resistant gravel garden to cut down on watering and enjoy a wealth of Mediterranean plants. Here's how to get started...
By Jennifer Ebert
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Experts warn against the patio mistakes making your garden look drab not fab
The common patio mistakes that are easy to overlook, but can transform the look of your outdoor space
By Katie Sims
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Drought-tolerant gardens - how to make this chic and practical trend work for you
Planning, planting and maintenance ideas for gardens happy to cope with even the hottest, driest summers
By Jayne Dowle
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Gardening experts warn against falling for these 12 easily avoided garden mistakes
The common mistakes holding your garden back from looking its best, plus expert tips to fix them
By Andrea Childs
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How to plan a garden - everything you need to design your dream outdoor space
Discover how to plan a garden with plenty of that's perfect for relaxing and entertaining in
By Amy Hodge
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How to plan a small garden – expert advice for petite patios and tiny lawns
Expert tips on how to design a small garden layout to benefit more from a tiny space
By Tamara Kelly
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New build garden ideas to fill a new outdoor space with colour and character
Stop your new build garden looking the same as your neighbours with smart planting and design ideas
By Jayne Dowle
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Terraced garden ideas - 10 ways to create a lively multi-dimensional outdoor space
Turn a disjointed space into a beautiful tiered garden filled with smart terraced garden ideas
By Jayne Dowle
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This emerging landscaping trend is the ultimate lazy hack for a stunning garden
Is xeriscaping the key to a beautiful garden without the effort?
By Rebecca Knight
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Smart decking colour ideas - from pale patinas to dark and daring shades
Switch up your outdoor decking area with a new hue
By Jacky Parker
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Patio edging ideas - 10 ways to create beautiful borders around paved areas
From plants to pavers, there are wonderful ways to zone your outdoor area
By Jacky Parker
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Sloping garden ideas to make more of your outdoor space
Get the utmost from your garden, whatever the incline of your plot
By Tamara Kelly
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Cheap DIY garden path ideas - 12 easy ways to create an inexpensive outdoor walkway
These simple pathway projects will add direction to your garden without busting your budget
By Lisa Fazzani
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Before and after: enjoy this gorgeous garden makeover with fab she shed!
An uninspiring rectangular plot has become a multi-purpose area for leisure, working and entertaining
By Amy Cutmore
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Alan Titchmarsh challenges Monty Don's controversial lawn tip - which team are you on?
The stripes vs meadow lawn debate dividing gardens across the country
By Rebecca Knight