Landscaping
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Sunken garden ideas – why this landscaping trend is making a comebackA 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 beesCreate a sanctuary with these bee garden ideas which will help save Britain’s bees
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Deck railing ideas - 16 designs to give your decking a stylish and functional surroundFinish off your decking or patio with these deck railing ideas for a polished and safe boundary
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Small garden colour palette - Sarah Raven explains how to plant for your petite plotThe 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 trendForget what you knew about lawns, there's a new wild trend taking them over this year
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Gravel garden ideas – 10 ways to create an on-trend low-maintenance spaceCreate 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 fabThe 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 youPlanning, 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 mistakesThe common mistakes holding your garden back from looking its best, plus expert tips to fix them
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The garden essential Pinterest predicts we'll all be buying in 2023It 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 characterStop 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 gardenIs 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 shadesSwitch up your outdoor decking area with a new hue
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Patio edging ideas - 10 ways to create beautiful borders around paved areasFrom 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 spaceGet the utmost from your garden, whatever the incline of your plot
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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
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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
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David Domoney controversially warns gardeners not to water brown lawns for this important reasonIt's less effort, eco-friendly, and might just save you money on your water bill
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Allotment ideas for beginners – tips for grow-your-own newbiesTo celebrate National Allotment Week, we've put together some tips on preparation and planting for your precious plot.
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Top tips for creating a wildlife friendly garden9 ways to transform your garden into a safe haven for birds, beasties and other native creatures…
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Grassless garden ideas – no-mow alternatives to lawn and turf that are easy to look afterNo time or energy to keep a lawn looking lovely? No problem… we have the best in grass-free gardens
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Artificial grass – all you need to know about costs and how to lay a faux lawnExperts answer common questions to help you decide if fake grass is for you
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Should I replace my lawn with artificial grass? Join the Ideal Home Room Clinic debateArtificial lawn means you can wave goodbye to your mower forever – but at what price?
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Six ways to give your garden a modern English country vibeForget manicured lawns and hot borders – contemporary outdoor spaces are all about playing with convention
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Savvy DIY-er transformed her boring backyard into a lovely haven with Poundland bargainsHer garden has gone from abandoned to absolutely gorgeous!
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Take a tour around a beautiful English country gardenThe 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..
