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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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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Beyoncé revealed she has real beehives at home - here’s how to set up your own
Emulate Queen Bey at home by tending to your very own beehive (it’s easy!)
By Kaitlyn McInnis •
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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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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 •
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How to grow an indoor herb garden for gorgeous and tasty results
Find out how to grow an indoor herb garden for fresh herbs all year round
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to plant a tree – top tips from Alan Titchmarsh
From how to plant a tree properly, to staking it and more must know information, get your tree off to a great start with advice from the gardening guru
By Sarah Warwick •
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Best cordless hedge trimmer: top 5 buys for achieving the perfect cut
These are the best cordless hedge trimmers to help you achieve flawless hedges with a minimum of effort
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to grow ginger
Growing ginger at home is easy – and you can enjoy a continuous harvest year after year
By Anna Cottrell •
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These DIY pumpkin vases are the only way we are doing Halloween decor this year
DIY pumpkin vases are so easy and look so stylish – here's how to get the look
By Hebe Hatton •
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Best lawn mower 2020: 8 top buys for impeccable lawns
Pick the best lawn mower from our top list of corded, cordless, and robot models
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best decking oils: our 6 top buys to nourish and protect your deck
These are the best decking oils to protect your deck from water and sun damage, give anti-slip properties and even prevent algae growth. And, they will make your deck look good, too
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to carve a pumpkin like a pro this Halloween
Here's how to carve a pumpkin neatly, no matter how complex your chosen design
By Anna Cottrell •
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Alan Titchmarsh shares his wisdom on container planting for winter colour
For blooms and colour in the coldest months, he knows what to do
By Sarah Warwick •
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Ina Garten is still dining Al Fresco thanks to this cozy patio setup
We want to copy everything from Ina Garten's outdoor entertaining area
By Anna Cottrell •
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Can you guess what Monty Don’s planting right now?
Clue: they’re really tasty...
By Sarah Warwick •
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This cozy DIY firepit idea is the perfect project for this weekend
Looking for a very easy DIY firepit idea? This is a super simple way to create a cozy spot in your garden to enjoy the autumn evenings
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to ripen green tomatoes
Ripening tomatoes is easy with our top tips
By Anna Cottrell •
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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
By Anna Cottrell •