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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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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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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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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10 backyard improvements that add value to your home instantly
Some backyard improvements will be more worth your while than others. Tackle these projects over spring and summer to enjoy more of your outside space and to add value to your property almost instantly
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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
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How to clean a BBQ – 14 quick ways to get burnt-on barbecue gunk off your grill
Here's how to clean a BBQ, from homemade natural solutions you can find in your pantry or fridge to dedicated cleaning products
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Stock tank pool ideas: 10 ways to make a stylish splash in your outdoor space
Dive into the best stock tank pool ideas with these creative above-ground designs
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8 dos and don'ts of watering plants in the heat
Experts debunk the myth that watering plants during the day is a mistake plus more ways to help your garden survive a hot summer
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16 ways to prepare and protect your entire garden in a heatwave
Find out how to prepare and protect garden plants and more in your yard when there's a heatwave
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36 outdoor kitchen ideas – enviable and inspiring designs for your backyard
Enjoy alfresco cooking and entertaining all year round with the best outdoor kitchen ideas for every space and budget.
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Best exterior wood paint: 6 top buys for fences, decks, and more
The best exterior wood paint ideal for giving fences, sheds, garden furniture a new lease of life – here are our top picks
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Pool furniture ideas: splash around and soak up the sun on these statement buys
These gorgeous, splash-proof pool furniture picks will furnish your backyard area in style
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8 high maintenance plants to avoid, or at least think twice about before adding to your collection
If you take a more relaxed approach to gardening, you'll want to avoid growing these high-maintenance plants. As beautiful as they are, you'll have to work hard to keep them that way...
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Kitchen gardens: 10 steps to grow vegetables in your backyard
Start a kitchen garden in your backyard for fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs ready for eating – whether your plot is small or spacious.
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Organic gardening: how to create a successful organic garden
Organic gardening is both simple and rewarding. Plus, it will benefit wildlife, your own health and reduce your environmental impact too. Here's how to get started...
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10 full sun plants that love the heat and that are pretty low maintenance
Discover full sun plants that will add color and interest to a backyard and don’t need much care
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How to design a garden in 10 steps – with or without a professional landscaper
Whether you want to know how to design a garden yourself or with help from a horticultural expert or landscaper, ensuring you plan out your plot, big or small, will help your space succeed.
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Garden borders: 25 ideas for the perfect planting scheme
Use these garden borders as inspiration to ensure your garden is in full bloom year round
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22 DIY alternative planter ideas: easy designs to dress up your porch or patio
We guarantee you won't see these DIY alternative planter ideas in your local home improvement store
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Outdoor dining ideas: 16 ways to create the perfect al fresco entertaining space
When the sun comes out, outdoor dining is immediately on the menu. Curate your perfect al fresco entertaining space with these easy design ideas
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Budget garden ideas: 30 clever ways to improve a big or small plot for less
These budget garden ideas prove how you don't need much money to tap into nature and beautify your outdoor space. No matter how big or small your growing spot may be.
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15 front garden ideas – boost your home's kerb appeal with these gorgeous designs
These front garden ideas will transform your home, creating a smarter and more individual look
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Garden landscaping costs – where to spend and how to stay on budget
How much garden landscaping costs – get the lowdown so you can transform your outside space, big or small.
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Real garden: enjoy this timeless cottage garden created on a budget
With a limited budget, but lots of hard work, Mary Cox has created the perfect cottage garden to complement her pretty thatched home
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How to fix a green pool fast
Properly cleaning and shocking your pool will help restore it to its former blue glory, fast. This is what to do to stop a green pool full of algae, spoiling your summer fun
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13 fire pit seating ideas: congregate outside with these cool designs
These hot fire pit seating ideas will have you lounging from noon right until sunset
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