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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Why pouring boiling water over weeds is a waste of time, according to gardening pros — and what to do instead
Pouring boiling water over weeds is a big no-no for many reasons
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Where to plant hydrangeas in your garden, according to pros, so that these flowering beauties thrive
Learn where to plant hydrangeas so these flowering plants thrive
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The Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale 2024 is winding down — here's what to shop before the deals end
The Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale 2024 is the perfect excuse to stock up on backyard buys
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What is chaos gardening? The experimental "learning by doing" method only takes four steps in small yards
We spoke to a plant pro about the freedom of chaos gardening and learning to trust our intuition when digging in the dirt
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Are hydrangeas poisonous to cats? Gardening experts share their intel
Can the two coexist, or are hydrangeas poisonous to cats and should be removed from your plant wish-list?
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Tan France tips us off on the must-have "chic" backyard accessory of the season, and it's only $10
These Tan France tips ensure you can take your outdoor style up a notch and help the environment, without breaking the bank
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30 beautiful backyard ideas to help you create a stunning outdoor space for entertaining, relaxing and more
Designers love these beautiful and practical backyard ideas
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How to care for ferns — 7 pro tips for indoor and outdoor growing
The experts share advice on how to care for ferns, including essentials on watering, pruning, and where to put them
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Why are my hydrangeas drooping? Gardening experts swoop in with helpful care tips
No need to wonder, "Why are my hydrangeas drooping?" With our expert advice, they'll perk right back up in no time!
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How to care for hydrangeas — 7 tips from gardeners for fabulous, flowering shrubs
Experts share their advice on how to care for hydrangeas, including essentials on watering, lighting, and much more
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How to make a patio look expensive on a budget — 8 stylish ideas you'll love
Make a patio look expensive with simple tips from a lick of paint to wall lights and outdoor rugs
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10 best trees to grow in pots — to elevate patios, porches, and more
We’ve rounded up the very best trees to grow in pots, plus tips on how to look after them
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Our best picks from Lowe's outdoor furniture SpringFest sale — including items under $100
Thousands of Lowe's outdoor furniture items are on sale during their month-long SpringFest savings event. We've rounded up our favorites
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Home Depot backyard buys from $85 that are perfect for protecting your privacy
You can't close the curtains here, but these Home Depot backyard buys will bring you some seclusion and protect your outdoor space from prying eyes
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23 fence ideas for privacy in your yard
Use fence ideas for privacy to create a secluded outdoor space
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When to overseed a lawn in spring — plus pro tips on how to do it
Gardening experts reveal when to overseed a lawn in spring for green and gorgeous grass
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This "impressive" indoor plant stand shelf has been scooped up 3,000 times in April alone and has 7,000+ 5-star ratings
And did we mention it's on sale? For that and more, the indoor plant stand shelf from Bamworld is getting major attention
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Martha Stewart's favorite way to grow vegetables in 2024 is perfect for compact spaces — “I don't think any space is too small to grow something in”
Have big gardening dreams, but limited space? Martha Stewart can certainly help with that
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How to repot a spider plant with confidence — tips from the pros
Repot a spider plant to give this easy-going number enough room to grow big and tall
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The new Hilton Carter Target line is every plant parent's dream — shop our favorite picks from $20
Need a philodendron? Perhaps a planter? The new Hilton Carter Target line has live plants and great accessories
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Prepare for the Farmers' Almanac 2024 spring predictions with expert tips from gardeners
The Farmers' Almanac 2024 spring predictions are bleak, but our pro tips will help combat the rotten weather we're expected to have
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These breathable gardener's gloves have over 14,000 five-star reviews on Amazon — with more than 5000 pairs snapped up in the last month
Thousands are adding CoolJob gardener's gloves to their carts
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Lowe's SpringFest 2024 — what to shop to liven up your outdoor sanctuary
With up to 35% off, Lowe's SpringFest 2024 is not something to skip
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Raised garden beds are having a moment, and these finds under $100 are calling our name
Raised garden beds are not only efficient, but adorable to boot
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What to do with orange peels when gardening — experts reveal the 3 super powers of citrus for your blooms
If you're not sure what to do with orange peels, gather them and head for your backyard blooms
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7 gorgeous outdoor decor trends to spruce up your space with
Our designers explain the outdoor decor trends you need on your radar
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Best plants for an office — 8 expert choices that are easy to take care of
Green up your workspace with the best plants for an office
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What is swathe planting? Experts spill the dirt on the gardening trend and how to make it work in small spaces
Our gardening pros delve deep: what is swathe planting and can it work in a small backyard?
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Backyard games for adults under $40 to scoop up this spring
We found the perfect backyard games for adults that are small space and wallet-friendly. Loser cleans up after the BBQ!