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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The best houseplant subscription boxes for greenery on repeat
Ok, houseplant subscription boxes are actually genius for plant parents
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How to keep squirrels from eating pumpkins — 3 methods from $3
Learn how to keep squirrels from eating pumpkins this spooky season
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How not to kill houseplants — everything you need to know from an expert
It's actually easier thank you think to not kill houseplants
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How to winterize houseplants — our 10 expert tips
Brrr! It's time to winterize houseplants ASAP
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7 budget backyard patio ideas for dreamy al fresco inspo
Save those dollars, y'all
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10 budget backyard ideas that will transform your small outdoor space
Cute and clever 🌷
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The 5 best outdoor potted plants to grow on your balcony or tiny patio
Because gardening is so zen
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I need to upgrade my patio, so I'm adding these Amazon outdoor furniture buys to my cart ASAP
The cutest 💚
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These are the 9 best shady and stylish patio umbrellas you can buy this year
Got ya covered
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These are the best wooden outdoor furniture sets you can buy right now
These wooden outdoor furniture picks will instantly spruce up any outdoor space
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These metal patio furniture pieces are what small space dreams are made of — all less than $300
Time to get metal 🤘
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Twinkle, twinkle! I've found the best outdoor lights for your backyard or balcony
Shine bright, tonighttttt
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My favorite outdoor rugs to decorate your space this summer
Instant makeover ✨
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Trust me, these adorable outdoor bistro sets will look srsly cute on your patio or balcony
Find the best outdoor bistro sets to make al fresco dining a joy this summer
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PSA: These are the best outdoor lounge chairs for chillin' out, maxin', relaxin’ all cool this summer
Let the sun shine
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11 small garden ideas if you actually have a green thumb
Big dig energy
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44 backyard ideas worth copying in your own outdoor space
The vibe is immaculate 🌿
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12 small balcony ideas that prove just how much can be done with the tiniest of outdoor spaces
And we mean reaaal tiny
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Allotment expert shares 5 clever ways to stop squirrels digging up bulbs
If squirrels are forever digging up and eating tulip, crocus or other spring bulbs, whether they are in the ground or in pots, there are some clever ways to outsmart these critters according to an allotment expert.
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3 gardening experts on how to plant daffodil bulbs for best success in spring
Including tips from Alan Titchmarsh, our favorite gardening guru.
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15 fall flowers for a final burst of color through until winter
There are a ton of bright fall flowers that will add an instant pop of color to your yard right up until the first frost, and even beyond until spring...
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How and when to harvest pumpkins for Halloween
Experts reveal everything you need to know about harvesting pumpkins in time for the spooky season
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How to make a DIY hummingbird feeder using a glass jelly jar
This charming DIY hummingbird feeder is perfect for backyards and apartment balconies alike! Complete with homemade nectar, you can have this project done in under an hour.
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10 trees to plant for more privacy and shade
Planting trees for privacy and shade will spruce up your yard's landscape while providing natural screening from neighbors and roads. Find beautifully low-maintenance and fast-growing options.
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When should you bring plants inside? And which you can keep in your yard
Temperatures are dropping, find out what to do with perennials and more to keep garden and any house plants happy.
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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