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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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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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
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How do you get stripes in your lawn? Lawn expert Andy Wain explains how to get perfect lawn stripes
Mow your way to a pristine garden
By Amy Cutmore
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David Domoney controversially warns gardeners not to water brown lawns for this important reason
It's less effort, eco-friendly, and might just save you money on your water bill
By Millie Hurst
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Allotment ideas for beginners – tips for grow-your-own newbies
To celebrate National Allotment Week, we've put together some tips on preparation and planting for your precious plot.
By Amy Cutmore
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Top tips for creating a wildlife friendly garden
9 ways to transform your garden into a safe haven for birds, beasties and other native creatures…
By Tara King
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Artificial grass – all you need to know about costs and how to lay a faux lawn
Experts answer common questions to help you decide if fake grass is for you
By Rachel Ogden
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Should I replace my lawn with artificial grass? Join the Ideal Home Room Clinic debate
Artificial lawn means you can wave goodbye to your mower forever – but at what price?
By Amy Cutmore
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Six ways to give your garden a modern English country vibe
Forget manicured lawns and hot borders – contemporary outdoor spaces are all about playing with convention
By Tamara Kelly
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Savvy DIY-er transformed her boring backyard into a lovely haven with Poundland bargains
Her garden has gone from abandoned to absolutely gorgeous!
By Emmie Harrison-West
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Take a tour around a beautiful English country garden
The garden has evolved around the inviting swimming pool. Originally it was for the owners' children, but these days their grandchildren use it. The pool was surrounded by a solid beech hedge, but this has been cut into pillars and shaped into arcs to create a more open feel..
By Tamara Kelly
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7 pet-poisonous plants to avoid in your garden
Reduce the chances of a poorly pet by steering clear of these toxic garden regulars
By Tara King
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Design solutions for awkwardly shaped gardens
Steal a few garden design tricks from the experts to make the most of awkwardly shaped gardens
By Tamara Kelly
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Plant up a colourful herbaceous border for your garden
Use successional planting in a patchwork of colourful hues to create a garden border that will last long after summer has ended
By Tamara Kelly
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How to make a wall garden with succulent plants in picture frames
Try this clever new way to bring life to your garden walls
By Stephanie Durrant
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TV gardener Danny Clarke explains the most common mistake in small gardens and how to fix it
Is your grass holding your garden back?
By Rebecca Knight
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16 easy climbing plant ideas to elevate your planting
Take your garden to a higher dimension by filling your walls with foliage and colour
By Tamara Kelly
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Expert shares a natural hack to remove weeds from a large area
It's very easy to do and helps keep things looking neat
By Millie Hurst
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3 garden landscaping features that add value to your home
Want to add value to your home by just updating the garden? These are the landscaping features you should focus on
By Anna Cottrell
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Garden landscaping costs – how much to pay for garden landscaping
Find out what it might cost to shape the garden of your dreams
By Tamara Kelly
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Have you seen popular new garden trend DIY fans are going ‘nuts’ for?
*Immediately starts to saw wood scraps to begin building a bench*
By Tamara Kelly
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Alan Titchmarsh uses carpet to make his compost – find out how and why?
The gardener shares his insightful tips for making the best free compost at home
By Tamara Kelly
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Everything you need to know about Japanese knotweed
The pesky plant with wandering roots could be damaging your home and even stop you from selling your property. Here's our guide on how to detect and remove Japanese knotweed
By Rachel Homer
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Design your own romantic English rose garden
Roses are a staple of English cottage gardens; their sweet-smelling blooms are loved by gardeners everywhere
By Tamara Kelly