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 grow lemon trees
Grow the perfect lemon tree at home
By Anna Cottrell •
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When to plant hellebores – and how to look after these winter-flowering plants
Find out when to plant hellebores and how to keep them blooming all through the winter
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best flower delivery UK: where to order beautiful bouquets for Christmas
We've rounded up the best flower delivery services in the UK offering contact-free delivery on beautiful blooms and handy extras
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to grow pineapple: enjoy homegrown exotic fruit
Learn how to grow pineapple at home and be rewarded with tasty fruit – even when grown indoors
By Anna Cottrell •
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10 terrarium ideas for a beautiful plant display
These terrarium ideas are easy to recreate and give plenty of room for experimenting with different plant types
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to repot orchids : help these delicate plants live longer
Learn how to repot orchids while respecting these plants' unique requirements
By Anna Cottrell •
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7 Christmas porch decorating ideas – best ways to increase festive curb appeal
Christmas porch decorations are a sight to behold during the holiday period, so make sure yours are giving everyone all the festive feels
By Anna Morley •
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Best outdoor Christmas lights: 6 buys to add some festive cheer to your garden
On the hunt for the best outdoor Christmas lights? We've rounded up our top picks plus some unmissable Black Friday deals
By Niamh Quinn •
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Best hot tub deals: get a spa for your back yard in the Black Friday sales
These are the best hot tub deals around: set up, fill, go!
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best outdoor projector: 10 top buys (and deals) for your outdoor space
Wrap up and take cover with the best outdoor projector for your outdoor space. Our expert guide also talks you through how to create a cosy outdoor cinema, too
By Jennifer Oksien •
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Christmas plants: our top tips for trees, potted plants, and more
Whether you want a display of Christmas plants, a Christmas tree that doesn't drop, use our experts tips and ideas to enjoy a plantastic winter holiday
By Anna Cottrell •
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Calling all gardeners – we've got an exclusive 25% off YouGarden for Black Friday
Get ahead on gardening for 2021 with these top 10 YouGarden Black Friday deals. From bulbs to fruit trees and roses, these offers will get your garden blooming
By Lindsey Davis •
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DIY cold frame : how to make one out of pallet wood
This DIY cold frame project is suitable even for beginners and is cheap
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to care for Christmas cactus at home
You've brought a Christmas cactus home – here's how to keep it alive and blooming all through the holidays season
By Anna Cottrell •
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These Christmas lighting ideas for outdoors will make your look super festive
Try one of these outdoor Christmas lighting ideas to make your whole house glow throughout the holidays
By Anna Cottrell •
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Monty Don urges gardeners to stop using peat compost – and faces a backlash
Gardeners should avoid plants grown in peat and peat-based potting compost, says the broadcaster
By Sarah Warwick •
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Poinsettia care: how to keep this Christmas plant alive year round
These poinsettia care tips will help you keep these bright-coloured plants in top condition throughout the festive period
By Anna Cottrell •
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6 covered patio ideas to enjoy your garden even in winter lockdown
These gorgeous covered patio ideas will help you transform how you use your garden – even when it's rainy and cold
By Anna Cottrell •
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Outdoor fireplace ideas: keep warm while enjoying your garden in winter
These outdoor fireplace ideas will help you rethink how you use your garden during the colder months
By Anna Cottrell •
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Monty Don’s 7 top tips on planting tulips this season
Discover Monty Don’s advice on planting tulips this month for a beautiful display next spring
By Sarah Warwick •
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Winter flowers – how to decorate with florals and blooming indoor plants
Whether you want to brighten up a window sill with winter flowers in pots or are looking for inspiration for a floral Christmas centrepiece, we have plenty of tips
By Anna Cottrell •
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These are our favourite garden lights on sale right now
The nights are dark, Christmas is not too far away – it's time to get some new garden lights! These are very pretty and on sale
By Anna Cottrell •
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Leaf mould – Alan Titchmarsh tells us how to make it
Leaf mould is a great soil conditioner for your garden. Alan Titchmarsh shares his advice on how to make it
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to grow aloe vera: plus, tips on harvesting aloe vera gel
Aloe vera is a much-loved plant used as a home remedy for centuries; here's how to grow it successfully indoors
By Anna Cottrell •
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Feeding garden birds – Monty Don's tips on how to feed garden birds
Here is Monty Don’s advice on feeding garden birds to keep them healthy all year long
By Sarah Warwick •
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Best weed killer 2020: 6 top buys for impeccable lawns
The best weed killer will be tough on weeds but gentle on your lawn. We've selected the best and safest lawn weed killers
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to help hedgehogs in gardens: on Bonfire night and beyond
From providing food to protecting hedgehogs in Bonfire Night, here's how to help these animals in our gardens
By Anna Cottrell •
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Planting bulbs in autumn – with expert tips from Alan Titchmarsh
Want a brilliant show of spring colour? Discover how planting bulbs in autumn will give your garden life year after year
By Sarah Warwick •
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Monty Don shows us how to grow paperwhite daffodils for Christmas
Fill your home with paperwhite daffodils for Christmas with Monty Don’s tips
By Sarah Warwick •