Real Gardens
For garden ideas and inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you want a hand with garden design or just a few tips and tricks, we’re all spending more time in our gardens this summer 2020, so it’s the perfect opportunity to become more green-fingered and to tend to our outdoor space like never before! You can make your garden beautiful with our best pick of decking and patio ideas, while we’ve next level garden lighting ideas and ways to perfect your border planting, too. Whether you’ve a city balcony, or small garden and are looking for innovative garden storage, or if you simply want a few cheap garden ideas to create a lovely outdoor space on a budget, we’ve curated this page to ensure that all your needs are well and truly met.
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How to care for a snake plant
Learn how to care for a snake plant – because even the toughest indoor plants need TLC
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How to get rid of termites
Find out how to get rid of termites – before they destroy your window frame or deck
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How to build a fence: a weekend job for DIYers
Create a boundary or a pet-safe space by building a fence. We walk you through one of the easiest methods
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How to lay turf
Learn how to lay turf yourself to polish off your yard with the perfect lawn
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How to propagate succulents
Get loads of extra plant babies, completely free
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10 BBQ area ideas for a stylish and functional space
These bbq area ideas will help you create an outdoor barbecue area that has it all – the looks, the comfort, and the convenience for cooking
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How to sharpen lawnmower blades (safely)
Find out how to sharpen lawnmower blades without coming to harm with our expert guide
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13 striking shed paint ideas for a speedy garden update
Transform your backyard shed from drab to fab with these shed paint ideas for an easy color pop update
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20 flower bed ideas: gorgeous, budget-friendly looks for front and back yards
These flower bed ideas will help you add color and interest to your outdoor space
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10 patio tile ideas to add some wow to your alfresco entertaining space
These fun patio tile ideas bring all the statement style points with minimal effort and upkeep
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10 deck decorating ideas: the latest looks to embrace this summer
Deck decorating ideas to get your space ready for lazy summer afternoons, alfresco parties, and everything in between
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How to get rid of pigeons on your balcony or patio
Find out how to get rid of pigeons, whether they're roosting on your balcony or occupying your front porch or roof – these tried and tested pigeon deterrent methods are used by professionals
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Garden landscaping ideas: 12 ways to plan the perfect yard space from scratch
You can landscape a garden and still stay on budget. Create a stunning outdoor space that works for you using the best materials, planting schemes and landscaping methods to enhance your yard in all seasons
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Xeriscaping: The sustainable landscaping method to incorporate into your garden
Xeriscaping massively reduces the need to water plants, making it one of the most eco-friendly, low-maintenance and impressive forms of landscaping. This is how to incorporate it into your garden.
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10 Adirondack chairs for relaxing and stargazing
Sit back and relax in these Adirondack chairs – iconic backyard seating that's stylish, comfortable, and affordable
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90 garden ideas – best outdoor looks for 2022 – big or small budget
Style your outdoor space for all seasons with planting and clever landscaping. Stunning garden ideas will inspire your yard space, big or small.
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How to use coffee grounds in gardening – the hacks that work and the ones that don't
Using coffee grounds in gardening helps soil and plant health. Learn about effective ways to turn your coffee waste into garden treasure – and be aware of the common coffee grounds myths
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23 patio cover ideas – add a roof to your outdoor space for shelter
See our patio cover ideas to inspire your shelter, big or small. A roofed space will ensure privacy, weather protection and style all in one.
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11 best sun loungers of 2022: relax in style with these affordable recliners
The best sun loungers and most stylish daybeds for enjoying the summer sun; create resort-style relaxation in your own garden
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This is America's most popular house plant
We're shocked it's still a favorite
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76 deck ideas – stylish, all-season designs for your backyard
These deck ideas will help you create a decking scheme that is perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing.
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8 deck planter ideas for a seamless backyard planting scheme
These deck planter ideas are sleek, multi-functional, and low maintenance
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Why you're wasting your time pouring boiling water over weeds – and what to do instead
Garden full of weeds? Don't bother pouring boiling water over them; gardening experts explain why and give their top tips for what to do to tackle weeds instead
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Container gardening – 10 steps to growing plants in pots and ideas to make them look gorgeous
A beginner's guide to growing plants, vegetables, herbs and more in pots – for spaces big and small
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Garden screening ideas: 30 ways to add privacy and zone your outdoor space
Our garden screening ideas cover everything from natural bamboo screens, to floral hedging, trees and trellises
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Monty Don has the perfect tip for tidying up spring bulbs that have finished flowering
Are your daffodils looking a bit scruffy now they've finished flowering? Monty Don has a genius idea for what to do with them
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How to kill weeds naturally – 10 quick and easy methods
Learn how to kill weeds naturally (and quickly) for a pristine lawn and patio – without using harsh chemicals.
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How to deter foxes from your yard and garden, without harming them
Find out how to deter foxes from your yard – humanely
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Best garden parasols: the top patio umbrellas for stylish shade
The best garden parasols for cutting out the glare; our pick of the best patio umbrellas for outdoor shade, from cantilever parasols to portable beach umbrellas
