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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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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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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How to sharpen garden shears: whet blunt hedging or lawn edging equipment safely
If your cutters have dulled over time, learn how to sharpen garden shears like a pro with our handy step-by-step guide
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The best patio cleaners for your garden, as reviewed and approved
Tried and tested, these are the best patio cleaners to help spruce your outdoor space on a budget. With no hose required!
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How to get rid of slugs: 10 quick ways to save garden plants
Here's how to get rid of slugs in the garden and protect your crops from damage
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How to lower chlorine in a pool: 5 ways to reduce levels of chlorination, naturally
If you're wondering how to lower chlorine in a pool without resorting to more chemicals, try these natural and non-toxic methods
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5 zucchini growing problems and how to fix them, according to a Farmer
If you're running into your fair share of zucchini growing problems this season, not to panic, they can be fixed and your plants saved
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These are the very best portable BBQs for small homes and tiny budgets
Reviewed and rated by Real Homes, these are the best portable BBQs for small gardens, or for taking on adventures
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How to repot an orchid without killing it in the process
Learn when and how to repot an orchid properly to keep yours alive and thriving
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7 flowers you don't have to deadhead according to gardening experts
Avoid deadheading these flowers, because it won't do your floral display any favors
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12 alternatives to grass for a no-mow outdoor space
These alternatives to grass deliver on beauty, sustainability and low-maintenance functionality for modern yards, big and small
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How to keep rabbits out of the garden: 7 kind methods to save your plants
Find out how to keep rabbits out of the garden with these expert-led, kind natured tips
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8 weeding mistakes that make your garden high maintenance
Stop making these weeding mistakes and rethink your approach to weed control for a less stressful gardening experience
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Budget backyard patio ideas: 10 savvy and stylish outdoor looks
These budget backyard patio ideas won't break the bank and look just as good, (if not better) than more expensive exterior schemes
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How to prune roses for a healthy plant, ripe for flowering
Learning how to prune roses properly will keep your English shrubs, Hybrid Teas and other flowering varieties looking gorgeous in growing season, adding a ton of quaint personality to your garden space. Prune hard once a year for best results
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Monty Don reveals three top tips for deadheading spent rose flowers
Follow the gardening expert's three top tips to maintaining stunning roses with beautiful new blooms
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How to deadhead roses: 3 simple ways for more summer blooms
Knowing how to deadhead roses in summer is essential to keep them beautiful and in bloom all season
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8 covered outdoor kitchen ideas to guard your grill in style
These covered outdoor kitchen ideas are perfect if you fancy a little alfresco cooking but want to protect your expensive equipment and shelter yourself from the elements
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10 plants that are toxic to cats: flowers to avoid in your yard and home
Have a feline friend? You might want to avoid these plants that are toxic to cats in your yard and home
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10 garden plants that are safe for cats
These garden plants that are safe for cats will make great additions to a pet-friendly backyard, and they will look and smell great too
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Experts share the worst patio decorating mistakes and how to avoid them
Keep making the same patio decorating mistakes over and over again? Patch things up with this professional advice
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Desert decor: 9 easy ways to style this cool global inspired trend in your home
Transform your interior with easy-to-follow desert decor tips on styling your home with worldly appeal
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40 backyard patio ideas: designs to enhance every outdoor space
Take your outdoor living to new heights with backyard patio ideas that will enhance paved, concrete and more designs – big or small
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DIY outdoor sofa: we built a patio couch in just 5 simple steps
This DIY outdoor sofa saved us a lot of money and looks great on our small patio space. Find out how to make your own
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11 mowing mistakes to avoid for a healthy lawn (even in a heatwave)
These mowing mistakes can impact the look of your lawn and damage your machinery. Here are some of the most common grass-cutting sins we're guilty of committing
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Best drought tolerant plants: 14 varieties that will survive a very dry spell
Drought tolerant plants like sea holly, lavender and Californian poppy will see that you enjoy a cool and colorful floral display, even during a heatwave. They save on water and are great for wildlife in south-facing gardens
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Experts reveal 7 decking mistakes and how to avoid them
Decking mistakes can be costly, not to mention an eyesore too. Avoid these DIY deck disasters and surficial shortcomings in your backyard
