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Designing a sheltered outdoor space to enjoy year-round
Find out more about Lisa Dawson's outdoor space including its covered areas for lounging and eating, unique artwork and some cosy touches
By Real Homes •
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An expert guide to adding a garden room
A garden room or summerhouse can be a cost-effective way to extend your home – and can add value, too. Find out everything you need to know before splashing out
By Lucy Searle •
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How to choose an oak frame garden building
For added living space create an outdoor extension to your home in the form of an oak-framed garden building. With different styles and sizes and to suit all budgets, see our selection and expert advice to help you make the perfect choice
By Elizabeth Bailey •
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How to extend your living space by building an annexe
Renovation experts Michael Holmes and Jason Orme explain the rules for creating additional rooms that will utilise your outdoor space and enhance your lifestyle
By Real Homes •
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6 of the best outdoor speakers
Make sure your next garden gathering or al fresco outing goes off with a bang, courtesy of our best outdoor speakers
By Carys Lowry-Carter •
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How to choose a colour scheme for your garden
The colour combinations you choose around the garden can create different moods in separate areas. Find out the best plants to use to enjoy year round colour
By Leigh Clapp •
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RHS urges gardeners to help heatwave-afflicted wildlife
The heatwave is affecting UK wildlife – let's do our bit to help with the latest RHS guidelines
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to design a rooftop garden
Live in a high-rise block and dreaming about a garden? Follow our expert practical advice and design your perfect roof garden
By Anna Cottrell •
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Alternatives to laying a lawn
Don't want to have a lawn? Or perhaps there's no space for one in your small garden? Follow this expert advice from garden designer Matt James on creating a practical open space without grass
By Matt James •
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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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Container gardening for small spaces
Growing plants in pots is a perfect way of injecting more colour and interest into a small garden, balcony or terrace. Garden designer Noel Kingsbury explains how to make creative displays with containers
By Rachel Crow •
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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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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 plan and design a driveway
Ensure your home makes a great first impression with a driveway that’s both stylish and practical. Follow our comprehensive guide to planning yours
By Amelia Smith •
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9 ideas for 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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Choose the best patio paving for your garden
Hard landscaping can make or break your garden's design. Garden designer and horticulturalist Matt James advises on how to pick the right paving for your patio
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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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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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 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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10 contemporary garden room design ideas
Looking for extra space in your home? Invest in a garden room to get the space you need. With all mod cons, they are an easy and versatile way to extend your home. Here are just a few of our favourite garden room design ideas
By Rachel Ogden •
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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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Q&A: how to grow your own fruit and veg
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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How to plan a kitchen garden
Join the ‘grow your own’ revolution with our guide to creating a kitchen garden brimming with wholesome vegetables, herbs, salad and fruit that you can pick fresh for the table
By Leigh Clapp •
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12 garden fencing ideas
From sturdy panels to traditional trellising, there’s a range of garden fencing and screening designs to suit any home. Here are a few of our favourites
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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12 plants to add winter interest to your garden
From structural plants with colourful stems to winter flowers and berries, bring life to your garden through till Spring with a seasonal planting scheme
By Leigh Clapp •
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18 beautiful garden rooms
From a lakeside summerhouse to a botanical-themed potting shed, these stunning outdoor garden rooms make perfect spaces for work or play
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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8 gorgeous garden before and afters
Discover the difference landscaping could make to your garden with these amazing before and after makeovers
By Amelia Smith •
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Garden case study: landscaping a sloping garden
Nicola Gill and John Ces have transformed a terraced wasteland into an imaginative outdoor space with different areas for all the family, including a sheltered seating area and a play area for the children
By Mia Pejcinovic •
