Landscaping
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10 decking edging ideas to create a decorative border
How to give your decking a premium finished look
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The garden essential Pinterest predicts we'll all be buying in 2023
It can help you to be more sustainable, and can even reduce your energy bills
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
