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Let's all avoid a heatwave hosepipe ban with these top 10 watering tips
Keep your plants healthy and use water more efficiently with these 10 handy tips from Hozelock
By Anna Cottrell •
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Up your gardening game with the new SmartPlant app
Get help with everything from plant names to garden design with a clever new gardening app
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to make your garden child-friendly
Follow our ideas to create an outdoor space that’s safe, fun and educational for youngsters all summer
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9 best pollution-tolerant plants for an urban garden
These hardy plants are the perfect picks for an outdoor city space
By Ellen Finch •
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How to choose a greenhouse
Planning to grow your own plants and vegetables this year? Create a protected growing environment for your seedlings with a our handy guide of considerations when buying a greenhouse
By Jean Vernon •
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12 bold house number plaque ideas
Multiply your home's kerb appeal with one of these fun and stylish house numbers
By Amelia Smith •
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How to make an impact with mature plants
Discover the design possibilities for your garden as Matt advises on ‘buying big’ to transform your outdoor space this year
By Matt James •
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How to install decking
Follow our comprehensive step-by-step guide – and watch our videos – to discover how to build your own garden decking
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to save money on your garden design
Whatever the size or scale of your garden redesign project, garden designer and horticulturist Matt James shares his advice on where to spend and where to save
By Matt James •
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How to choose plants for your garden
Is your garden north or south facing, or does it feature lots of room for beds and borders? Follow our advice on how to select the best plants to suit the space
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How to plan your garden lighting
Enjoy your garden all year round with our expert advice on the most effective ways to light your outdoor space. From powering and positioning garden lights to choosing the best-looking designs, we've got it covered
By Matt James •
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How to grow a rose garden
Discover how to design and create a romantic rose garden, billowing with fragrant blooms, with our expert guide
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to add a conservatory or sunroom
When designed well, a glazed extension is a beautiful addition to a home that adds value and provides a comfortable living space year round. Get it right with this ultimate guide to conservatories and sunrooms
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to create your own luscious wildlife garden
Keep things natural and turn your garden into a haven for the creatures that share your space
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to grow your own
Want to successfully grow your own fruit and vegetables to ensure a bumper crop? Matt James shares his top tips
By Matt James •
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Month-by-month calendar of garden jobs
Follow our monthly garden task calendar to discover the best time to complete all the essential outdoor jobs
By Laura Crombie •
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Garden Maintenance Checklist
Find out how to look after hard landscaping and features within your garden with our guide on what to check and how to carry out repairs needed
By Roger Hunt •
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11 outdoor living space design ideas
Creating a patio, building a deck or revamping your garden? Use it as an opportunity to design an outdoor living space – the perfect balance between indoors and out
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to create an outdoor dining area
Find out how to transform your garden, terrace or balcony into a gorgeous outdoor dining space with these clever ideas
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to create the perfect patio
Follow our simple tips to create the perfect patio or courtyard garden, whether you live in an urban setting, a suburb or a country village
By Lucy Searle •
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20 tips for beautiful garden borders
Follow Matt James’ essential tips to ensure your garden border is in full bloom this season
By Matt James •
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How to revive metal garden furniture
Metal garden furniture kept outdoors will eventually succumb to the effects of the weather, with flaking paint and colonisation by algae. DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how to spruce up chairs and a table over a weekend
By Helaine Clare •
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How to choose conservatory blinds
Add colour and texture to create a stylish, comfortable and welcoming space with your conservatory blinds
By Rachel Ogden •
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15 amazing decking ideas
If you’re updating your garden this spring, what better way than with a deck. It’s the perfect platform on which to soak up the sun, so here are 15 amazing decking ideas to bring you inspiration
By Jen Stanbrook •
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Choosing plants for traditional gardens
A garden that changes with the seasons is a lovely addition to a period home. Here, horticultural experts share some of their favourite plants for a traditional scheme
By Rachel Crow •
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13 space saving garden storage ideas
Get organised for summer with these handy outdoor storage solutions
By Hebe Hatton •
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7 bountiful kitchen gardens
Take inspiration from these kitchen gardens and see how you can grow your own pretty and productive plot
By Lindsey Davis •
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11 ways to enhance space in your garden
Follow Matt James’s tips to maximise your garden’s potential and visually increase its size
By Matt James •
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10 garden shed storage ideas
Shed need some serious organising? These tips, tricks and buys will make yours a well-presented garden retreat (even if only for tools)
By Hebe Hatton •
