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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5 best garden parasols 2021: throw some super shade
The best garden parasols for cutting out the glare; our pick of the best parasols for garden shade, from the best cantilever parasol to stylish patio umbrellas
By Cynthia Lawrence •
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South-facing gardens – the best plants and layouts to make your space work
South-facing gardens are very desirable. These are the pros and cons plus, the best planting schemes and layout advice.
By Sarah Warwick •
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Monty Don shares a common mistake we make when looking after house plants
Don't forget this simple step when looking after house plants - it's so simple and could make all the difference
By Millie Hurst •
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How to level a garden – easiest ways to fix an uneven lawn or sloped landscape
Landscaping your plot? Find out how to level a garden and lawn – by hand or not – to make more of your space.
By Sarah Warwick •
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Garden plant ideas – 10 easy steps to know what plants to put in your garden
Garden plant ideas: Identify soil types, garden aspects and more in our guide to know which plants to put in your garden.
By Rachel Crow •
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Best small lawn mower: 6 top picks for small gardens
A small lawn still needs a good mower, so we have rounded up the best small lawn mowers. They won't take up much space in your shed, but are guaranteed to keep your lawn looking neat
By Anna Cottrell •
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10 shade plants – best flowering and evergreen plants for low-light gardens
Shade plants: Best 10 perennial, evergreen shade loving plants that will flower and thrive in low-light conditions.
By Anna Cottrell •
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18 pergola ideas – DIY and more designs with roofs for shade and privacy
Pergola ideas: The best DIY designs, big or small, and more for shade and privacy in your backyard. Plus, how to decorate yours on a budget.
By Hebe Hatton •
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30 simple garden ideas – easy and speedy upgrades for a stylish outdoor space
Simple garden ideas: Upgrade your outdoor space – big or small – with minimal effort, time and budget but great results
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to make compost: 7 steps to make your own at home
Learn how to make compost at home in seven easy steps, whether you have a bin or want to create a compost heap.
By Anna Cottrell •
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16 low maintenance garden ideas for lush borders and fuss-free landscaping
Low maintenance garden ideas: Clever ways to work with nature and your surroundings for a stunning outside space which needs minimum upkeep.
By Anna Cottrell •
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Why Drew Barrymore thinks 'your lawn is your new living room'
'Your lawn is your new living room'. We spoke with Drew Barrymore about her passion for having a healthy lawn and getting close to nature in her East Coast home.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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15 best garden furniture 2021: Relax and entertain in style
The best garden furniture for 2021; stylish alfresco dining, comfortable outdoor sofas, modern loungers, and balcony-ready bistro sets
By Amy Lockwood •
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Garden trends that make experts cringe - from fake plants to storage benches
Are you guilty?
By Millie Hurst •
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Best hot tubs of 2021: bring the spa experience straight to your backyard
Soothe, soak, and relax in the best hot tubs morning, noon, or night
By Alex Temblador •
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15 trellis ideas – support vegetables, vines and get more privacy in the garden
Trellis ideas: Bump up privacy in a garden and your floral or vegetable display with DIY and other options for vines, tomatoes and more.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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Before and after: A concrete courtyard gets a fairy-tale makeover
We'd love to go out for dinner in this transformed garden with its antique touches, soft lighting and lush flower beds
By Laura Crombie •
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9 backyard improvements that'll increase your home value
Sprucing up your backyard this spring? These are the best backyard improvements to make if you want to add value to your home while you do it.
By Terri Williams •
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How much does a garden makeover cost? Where to spend and where to save
Garden makeover costs might seem a little steep, but our guide on where to spend and save will make the most of your time and money.
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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Monty Don shares common seed sowing mistake people make in their gardens
Don't make this common seed sowing mistake
By Millie Hurst •
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Mediterranean gardens: design ideas and planting tips for a bright display
Drought resistant, low maintenance and gorgeous, Mediterranean gardens are all the rage. These are the beautiful plants and design options that will work in your garden.
By Leigh Clapp •
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14 garden path ideas – the best DIY and budget looks for a stylish walkway
Garden path ideas: The best walkway looks for big and small outdoor spaces. From bricks, to gravel, wood, slate and more.
By Sarah Warwick •
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Can you clean a BBQ with beer? We ask the experts if the common hack really works
The common BBQ cleaning hack claims to remove grease and grime effectively - but is it too good to be true?
By Millie Hurst •
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Best hedge trimmer: 7 top buys for tidy bushes and shrubs
Take the elbow grease out of keeping shrubs in check with the best hedge trimmer. See our top picks of both cordless and corded models for every budget
By Annie Collyer •
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15 small backyard ideas, just in time for spring
Turn your small backyard into a verdant oasis with these genius hacks.
By Ann Loynd Burton •
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12 covered patio ideas that are totally worth it
Covered patio ideas: A covered patio will ensure privacy, weather protection and style all in one. This is the way forward in all outdoor spaces, big and small.
By Anna Cottrell •
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90 garden ideas – best outdoor looks for SS21 – big or small budget
Best garden ideas: 90 ways to style your outdoor space for a roaring spring and summer. Inspire your big or small garden transformation.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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Best portable BBQ 2021: our top 8 small gas and charcoal barbecues
Looking for the best portable BBQ for a summer of adventuring? Check out our roundup of the top small BBQs
By Millie Fender •
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Keep pot plants healthy with this water bottle trick from a gardening expert
Garden As the weather warms up, this hack will keep pot plants healthy
By Millie Hurst •
