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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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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Fearne Cotton and Gemma Collins are both obsessed with this year's 'it' flower
This year's 'it' flower was everywhere at RHS Chelsea Flower Show – and Fearne Cotton and Gemma Collins have been championing it on Instagram, too!
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 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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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
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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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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 front garden ideas - 10 inspirational ways to make a great first impression
Add kerb appeal and create a welcome entrance to your home, whatever its size, with clever planting, DIY and garden buys
By Laurie Davidson
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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