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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Is your yard fall ready?
5 ways to get your outdoor space prepped for fall.
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Autumn gardening: when to harvest and how to keep your plot beautiful all season long
Gardening in the fall is all about harvesting, maintenance and planning for the year ahead. This is how to enhance autumnal colors and keep your space in check through until spring.
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Real Home: Muddy garden transformed into a seaside-inspired oasis
Ade and Becky turned a characterless suburban garden into a 'rural seascape' that is perfect for work, rest and play.
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Best lawn mower: 11 top electric, robot, cordless and petrol models
With help from one of the best lawn mowers, you can save time and effort when it comes to looking after your garden
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Halloween door decoration ideas – 13 spooky looks for your front door
These Halloween door decoration ideas are scarily stylish, so enter if you dare for eerie exterior design
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Where to buy ladybugs
Find out where to buy ladybugs, and what they're useful for in your yard
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How to grow pumpkins: an expert's 7-step process
Wondering how to grow pumpkins? We spoke to a fifth-generation pumpkin farmer to find out how to grow your own gourd and make them thrive for the perfect harvest.
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How to grow and care for Aloe vera plants: indoors and out
A favorite succulent of so many households, learning how to grow and care for Aloe vera plants is essential to keep yours happy and healthy – whether you keep them in pots or out in the yard.
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10 she shed ideas: the perfect way to escape outdoors, in style
Discover the best she shed ideas to maximize your outdoor square footage in a stylish way
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5 DIY above-ground pool deck ideas on a budget
These above-ground pool deck ideas on a budget will add character and class to your outdoor space
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Real home: Revamped garden has a festival feel
Inspired by hotel resorts and music festivals, Leila and Joe have created an urban tropical garden to be proud of
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How to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders
Learn how to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders without ever harming these important pollinators
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How to scarify a lawn
Find out how to scarify a lawn to keep it healthy and thatch-free every year
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How much does it cost to cover a deck?
And whether Alumawood is worth it
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Outbuildings – what are they and what to consider when adding a garden room
What are outbuildings? Our guide will help with everything from planning permission to costs and more when investing in or building your own garden room.
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The best tried and tested gas BBQs of 2022
Reviewed and approved by us
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Painting garden furniture: follow our step-by-step guide
Painting garden furniture is an easy, affordable way to brighten up your outside space. Here's how to do it
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Charcoal vs gas grill: which should you buy?
Ah, the age-old charcoal vs gas grill debate... Wondering which will better suit your barbecue style? We weigh up the pros and cons of each
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9 barbeque styles from around the world: how to achieve an authentic grill taste
Whet your appetite with these international barbeque styles and get ready to fire up your grill to feed friends and family
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How to arrange flowers like a pro: expert advice on creating stunning floral displays
Arrange flowers like a pro with our expert advice. The days of placing your shop-bought flowers in a vase and hoping for the best are over
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8 above-ground pool ideas to cool off with all summer long
There are endless above-ground pool ideas to transform your backyard into a summertime oasis, without blowing your budget... DIY and decked looks for the whole family.
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A 7-step guide to Xeriscaping for a climate-friendly yard
Xeriscaping 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 yard.
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How to get rid of earwigs: 8 ways to protect your backyard and home from pincher bugs
Discover how to get rid of earwigs if you've spotted these forceps-fronted pests damaging your plants and making an appearance inside your house
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Flash floods: what to do to protect your home and garden
Caught up in a flash flood? Here's what you should do
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How to kill weeds with vinegar: 6 essential steps
Learn how to kill weeds with vinegar for a budget-friendly, natural DIY alternative to harsh herbicides
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How to ripen green tomatoes
Figuring out how to ripen green tomatoes is easy with our top tips
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A hosepipe ban is coming: here's what you need to know about watering your garden
Here are the rules and exemptions you need to be aware of, and how to keep your garden watered, if a hosepipe ban hits your area
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8 catio ideas for backyards of all sizes
These stylish catio ideas will help keep your feline friend safe as they play in your backyard
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12 outdoor fireplace ideas to add a glow to your outside space
From stone and brick to more modern designs, these outdoor fireplace ideas will keep you warm even after dark
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