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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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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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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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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Best gardening tools: 8 top buys for fuss-free garden maintenance
On the hunt for the best gardening tools? Master the art of garden maintenance with our pick of the best tools for pruning, edging, and digging
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11 best sun loungers: 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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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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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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Best garden swing seats: 7 picks to make your garden more relaxing
The best garden swing seats are perfect for lounging, loafing and lying back in – with a well-earned drink, of course – say hello to paradise on your patio
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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 clean a wooden fence (even without a pressure washer)
Find out how to clean a wooden fence and give yours a new lease of life this spring
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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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How to level a yard – fix a bumpy lawn or sloped garden yourself
Landscaping your plot? Find out how to level a yard and lawn – by hand or not – to make more of your space.
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What is the cost to level a yard?
If you need to know the true cost to level a yard, we've got a guide that'll help you identify the reasons why you should regrade your yard and how much you'll need to spend.
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How to use a pizza stone – create perfectly crisp authentic Italian pie crusts every time
Learn how to use a pizza stone to create a base that beats pizzerias and rivals Italian restaurants that make this Roman specialty
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10 deck shade ideas for stylish protection from the elements
These deck shade ideas will help you get more use out of your deck and enhance your backyard design
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13 backyard lighting ideas that you’ll love this summer
Whatever the size of your backyard, we have a lighting idea to suit you!
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Best outdoor string lights: 5 top buys for brightening up your patio
The best outdoor string lights for Christmas, garden parties, and more
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11 pool deck ideas for a supremely relaxing space
These pool deck ideas have it all – the looks and the practicality you need to enjoy your well-deserved post-swim relaxation
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31 vertical garden ideas – DIY looks using planters, trellis and more for small spaces
Vertical gardening: Make the most of a small garden, backyard, front porch or other space using planters, trellis and more for DIY displays that are cheap and easy to create.
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Before and after: Stranded dad transforms his daughter's garden during lockdown, saving THOUSANDS
After Sera Sekerci’s dad got stuck while visiting her in the UK, he started digging the garden – and the results are amazing
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53 small backyard ideas that will transform even the tiniest of spaces
Turn a tiny plot into a verdant oasis with small backyard design ideas that are sure to impress all year long.
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How to choose a colour scheme for your garden
The colour scheme you choose for your garden can create different moods in separate areas. Find out the best plants to use to enjoy year round colour
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Monty Don reveals how you can save a fortune on garden seeds
A free gardening hack is our favorite kind of gardening hack
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Monty Don cuttings tips: gardening expert says this is the best time to take cuttings to fill out your garden
Gardening expert Monty Don reassures that you shouldn't be daunted by this gardening job
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Is outdoor furniture waterproof? And what to do if it's not
Is outdoor furniture waterproof? Here's what experts say
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24 garden party ideas – cheap and easy ways to get your backyard party ready
These garden party ideas will transform your garden into an inviting space for entertaining – no matter the time of year, or the size of your outdoor space
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40 fire pit ideas – DIY brick, stone or gas designs for backyards, big and small
Gorgeous fire pit ideas will come in handy all year round. Choose to DIY yours, opt for a classic wood burning or gas fueled options for a modern, cozy setup in all seasons.
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