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Update your garden furniture with Rust-oleum's new chalky-finish paint
Chalky paints are desirable for upcycling interior furniture, and now you can get this soft, pretty finish for outdoors too
By Melanie Griffiths •
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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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Enter the Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition
If you’ve turned your garden shed into an amazing space, it's time to show off your design
By Beth Murton •
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This week: How to wake up your garden for spring
Get started on these jobs now to help your garden recover from the recent bad weather, and to make sure your blooms and branches look their best this year
By Melanie Griffiths •
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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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The best electric chainsaws: mains and cordless
Carry out garden duties quickly and efficiently with some of our top picks for electric chainsaws that are affordable and easy to use
By Sarah-Jane Butcher •
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The best leaf blowers including cordless, vacuum and backpack options
Clearing up leaves shouldn’t be blown out of proportion. Make things easy for yourself and purchase a leaf blower in time for the autumn months
By Aimee Bradshaw •
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6 of the best wind chimes for the Zen garden of your dreams
The perfect addition to patio areas, we’ve narrowed down the best wind chimes for for a soothing ambiance in your garden
By Aimee Bradshaw •
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9 of the best outdoor dining sets
In preparation for the warmer weather, Karen Bray looks at the most stylish ways to dine alfresco with the latest garden dining sets
By Karen Bray •
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How to create your perfect garden office this summer
The flexibility to work from home is a a perk for many, but our homes aren’t always suited to such a set-up. Looking outside the home and into the garden may be the perfect solution to the home office dilemma
By Sarah Handley •
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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 Jacob Ingram •
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Oak frame garden buildings
Create an outdoor extension of your home with an oak-framed garden building. See our stylish selection and expert advice to help you make the perfect choice
By Elizabeth Bailey •
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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 outside area. Garden designer Noel Kingsbury explains how to make creative displays with containers
By Rachel Crow •
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How to create a cottage garden
A quintessential English cottage garden brings to mind romantic planting, billowing with old-fashioned favourites. Find out how to achieve this look, wherever you live
By Leigh Clapp •
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8 wonderful English country gardens
Explore these 8 stunning English country gardens, from the colourful bulb displays around a 16th-century mill house, to the natural beauty of a woodland bluebell garden
By Jacob Ingram •
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How to restore a garden statue
Follow Helaine Clare's step-by-step guide to restoring a damaged garden ornament or statue
By Helaine Clare •
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9 ideas for creating a quintessential cottage garden
Be inspired to create a romantic and nostalgic cottage garden bursting with colour, fragrance and decorative interest at every turn
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to lay a gravel path
A smart gravel path will add value to your garden yet is an inexpensive feature to create. Period Living's DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how to lay out and edge a new path with professional looking results
By Helaine Clare •
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Reviving metal garden furniture
Metal garden furniture kept outdoors will eventually succumb to the effects of the weather, with flaking paint and colonisation by algae. Helaine Clare shows how to spruce up chairs and a table over a weekend
By Helaine Clare •
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How to add a traditional conservatory, orangery or sunroom
When designed well, a glazed extension is a beautiful addition to a period home that adds value and provides a comfortable living space year round. Get it right with this ultimate guide
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to choose your garden shed
Every garden needs somewhere to hide away tools, accessories and furniture. Find hints and tips for how to choose stores or garden sheds, plus our pick of designs
By Jean Vernon •
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7 bountiful kitchen gardens
Take inspiration from these kitchen gardens and see how you can grow your own with style
By Lindsey Davis •
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How to grow a rose garden
Discover how to create a romantic rose garden filled with the fragrant and graceful ‘queen of flowers’, with this expert guide
By Leigh Clapp •
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Garden fencing for period homes
From sturdy panels to traditional trellising, there’s a range of garden fencing and screening designs to suit a period home, says Pippa Blenkinsop
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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15 enviable outdoor dining spaces
Find inspiration for creating the perfect outdoor dining area, from lunch in a pretty cottage courtyard, to stylish alfresco suppers on the veranda
By Jacob Ingram •
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Gravel and paving for your garden
Sympathetic gravel and paving make all the difference when creating a traditional look for your outdoor space
By Jacob Ingram •
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How to use paint in the garden
Make your outdoor area as visually inspiring and colourful as indoors by treating furniture and garden buildings with these exterior paints and varnishes
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Interesting garden rooms
Pippa Blenkinsop shares the best garden rooms to enhance your outdoor space, from a miniature iron chapel, to a luxury treehouse
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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13 beautiful garden rooms
An outdoor room doesn’t just have to be a place to retreat or relax; it can be a creative workshop, an inspiring studio, a practical gardener’s shed or a space to enjoy the world around you. Get inspiration for your garden room from these wonderful outdoor retreats
By Jacob Ingram •
