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 plant daffodil bulbs – with Alan Titchmarsh's top tips
Here's how to plant daffodil bulbs like a pro, according to our favourite gardening guru, Alan Titchmarsh
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to grow fig trees – and prune them –with Monty Don's help
These pro tips for planting and caring for fig trees will help you enjoy a healthy crop year after year
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to grow Brussels sprouts
Here's how to grow Brussels sprouts and enjoy these popular winter greens from September till February
By Anna Cottrell •
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Worx 20V MAX Cordless GT3 Grass Trimmer review
The Worx 20V MAX Cordless GT3 Grass Trimmer – or WG163E strimmer – is an affordable option for keen gardeners. See how it performed in our at-home test
By Lindsey Davis •
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10 garden screening ideas – easy ways to improve privacy in your garden
Use garden screening ideas to create your perfect outdoor plot, shaded from overlooking neighbours, with our expert advice
By Anna Cottrell •
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Garden gates: 11 garden gate ideas and tips for a stylish exterior
A great garden starts with great garden gate ideas. Take a look at these beautiful entrances – including Monty Don's gorgeous garden gate
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Autumn gardening: 12 jobs to do now that summer's over
Autumn gardening is all about maintenance and planning; find out which areas to concentrate on as a priority
By Anna Cottrell •
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Small garden ideas: 42 looks to copy in your tiny garden space
These small garden ideas prove that good design often comes in small packages. This is how to enhance your small garden space
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to grow basil – with expert tips from Monty Don
Love fresh pasta dishes? Learn how to grow basil for that authentic Italian flavour
By Anna Cottrell •
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Cottage gardens: how to plan yours – plus 14 cottage garden ideas to copy
Wondering how to create a cottage garden? Follow our advice on planning this popular, traditional garden style, full of colourful flowers, including everything from the layout to best plants
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to make raised beds: perfect for growing vegetables
Raised beds are a beautiful and practical addition to a garden – find out how to make them, and what to grow in them, with our essential guide
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Garden water feature ideas: installation, costs, and design tips
Water features can transform your garden into an oasis of calm. Here's how to choose and install them
By Anna Cottrell •
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28 decking ideas – gorgeous ways to update your garden
These decking ideas will help you create a deck that's the perfect space for outdoor dining and relaxing
By Anna Cottrell •
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5 Amazon fall wreaths that'll look fab on any front door
Tis the season for fall foliage on your front door! These Amazon fall wreaths are the fastest way to autumn style.
By Kaitlyn McInnis •
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Autumn plants: 18 best plants to add colour to your autumn garden
Choose the right autumn plants that really pack a colourful autumnal punch - with fiery foliage of deep reds to yellows, a jewel box of berries, plus vibrant flowers
By Leigh Clapp •
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5 beautiful blooms Monty Don grows for autumn colour – you can too
Monty Don's garden is still full of colour thanks to these bright, blowsy blooms – it's not too late to get yours or plan ahead for next year
By Lucy Searle •
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Best leaf blower: 5 vacuum, backpack, and handheld buys to keep your yard leaf-free
The best leaf blower can tackle those large mounds of leaves with ease no matter the yard or budget
By Alex Temblador •
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Pergola ideas: 8 of the best DIY pergola looks straight from Insta
This is our round up of the best pergola ideas – hot off of Instagram. Take a look for easy DIY inspo...
By Hebe Hatton •
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How much value does a garden add – and what you can do to improve yours when you’re selling
A garden has always been desirable for home buyers, but post-lockdown it’s more important than ever
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to choose a greenhouse
Want to grow your own vegetables and plants from seed? Learn how to create a protected growing environment with our essential guide to buying a greenhouse
By Jean Vernon •
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Best garden parasols and bases 2020: 5 top patio umbrellas
The best garden parasols let you enjoy the sun from the safety of a shady spot – these stylish patio umbrellas – at today's best prices – have you covered (literally)
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best decking paints: top 5 buys for colour and style
These best decking paints will help spruce up your deck this summer
By Anna Cottrell •
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A simple guide to growing your own vegetables – how, when and where
If you're keen to start growing your own vegetables at home, then we can help. From runner beans in pots on your balcony, to herbs on a windowsill – this is how to get started
By Rachel Crow •
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Real garden: be inspired by this cottage garden in the Cotswolds
Combining her skills of stone carving with a naturally artistic planting style, Bee Eastman has created colourful, fragrance-filled rooms within the garden of her pretty Cotswold home
By Annette Warren •
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Worx Landroid M500 robot lawn mower review
Preparation and patience are key for setting up this Worx Landroid M500 robot lawn mower, but well worth it for long-term lawn maintenance and saving you time
By Bethan Davis •
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Best electric lawn mower: the top 6 corded, cordless and robot models
These best electric lawn mower models can tackle gardens bigs and small, without the use of petrol
By Annie Collyer •
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Best deck paints: Top 5 buys for a deck refresh
Spruce up your deck with the best deck paints.
By Alex Temblador •
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How to mow a lawn
Discover how to mow a lawn for a luscious, healthy plot
By Anna Cottrell •
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Gardening for beginners: 19 ways to get started
Gardening for beginners is easier than you think – especially if you read our guide first
By Anna Cottrell •