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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Container gardening – 7 steps to grow plants, veg, herbs and more in pots
Container gardening: A beginner's guide to growing plants, vegetables, herbs and more in pots. Ideas for every tiny type of outdoor space.
By Rachel Crow •
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The best budget backyard ideas for summer 2021
These budget-friendly backyard ideas will transform your outdoor space into your own personal oasis
By Kaitlyn McInnis •
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17 flower bed ideas – beautiful, budget-friendly looks for front and back yards
Flower bed ideas: Beautiful, budget-friendly ways – even for beginners – to add color and fragrance to your front yard or back garden.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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24 garden party ideas – cheap and easy ways to get your backyard party ready
These garden party ideas will transform your garden into an inviting space for entertaining – no matter the time of year, or the size of your outdoor space
By Anna Cottrell •
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27 outdoor kitchen ideas – DIY, modular and small space designs for all backyards
Outdoor kitchens: Find the best DIY, modular, small space and other al fresco design ideas for your backyard. These outdoor kitchen ideas are worth your time.
By Sarah Warwick •
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25 summer house ideas: add a garden building you love from the outside in
Be inspired to create a space for relaxing, crafting, working and more with these brilliant summer house ideas
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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Best metal garden furniture 2021: the top 10 sets for summer
The best metal garden furniture; from wrought iron tables and chairs to metal bistro sets, transform your outdoor space with durable patio seating
By Amy Lockwood •
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How to design a garden in 10 steps – with or without a professional garden designer
Garden design: From planning a modern space, to budgeting and more, we have got you covered. Whether you want to design a garden yourself or with professional help.
By Matt James •
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15 garden ideas for kids – creative ways to make your backyard child-friendly
Follow our garden ideas for kids to create an outdoor space that’s safe, fun and educational for youngsters all year round
By Hebe Hatton •
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20 garden storage ideas – stylish tips that go beyond sheds
If room to stash outside is an issue, discover the garden storage ideas you need to give everything a home
By Hebe Hatton •
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28 balcony ideas – decorate even small apartment balconies that want privacy too
Balcony ideas: Max out a small balcony with the best decor for style and privacy. Think plants, furniture and more cool design tips.
By Anna Cottrell •
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25 garden screening ideas – the best ways to improve privacy in your garden
Garden screening ideas: Natural bamboo screens, floral hedging, trees and trellises – stylishly up the privacy in your garden this year.
By Anna Cottrell •
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12 best hanging chairs and garden egg chairs in 2021
The best hanging chairs for the garden in 2021; from the best egg chairs to the most stylish hammock chairs and must-have outdoor hanging seats
By Amy Lockwood •
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Roost episode 2: Watch our show for patio ideas, decorating with grey and hallway flooring ideas
Roost episode 2 is ready for your viewing pleasure and it's jam-packed full of inspiration. Plus, you could win a Security bundle from Yale.
By Jenny McFarlane •
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How much does an above ground pool cost?
Above ground pool costs can vary. Get ready to make a splash this summer with this easy guide.
By Ann Loynd Burton •
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How to build a fire pit – the best DIY to stay cozy outside all year round
Discover how to build a fire pit whether you want to use bricks or pavers for this easy DIY job.
By Anna Cottrell •
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Spring gardening – 12 tips to get your plot ready for planting and the warmer months
These spring gardening tips and ideas will help revive your outdoor space for the warmer months ahead. From soil restoration, to spring flowers, maintenance and more.
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Budget garden ideas: 28 brilliantly cheap ways to style your outdoor space this year
Make your garden beautiful on a budget this year. These DIY, nice and cheap garden ideas from expert landscape designers will have your space styled in no time.
By Lucy Searle •
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8 outdoor fireplace ideas – modern and trad designs in stone, brick, with gas or wood
These outdoor fireplace ideas will see you sat in your garden for hours whether you go for a stone, brick or modern design – gas or wood burning.
By Anna Cottrell •
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14 shed storage ideas that’ll keep your garden essentials organized
Say goodbye to clutter and hello to a place for everything with these brilliant shed storage ideas
By Hebe Hatton •
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Outbuildings – what are they and what to consider when adding a garden room
What are outbuildings? Our guide will help with everything from planning permission to costs and more when investing in or building your own garden room.
By Lucy Searle •
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Outdoor living spaces – 20 ways to create a cool and cozy outdoor living room this year
Outdoor living spaces go beyond a cute patio or deck – they can be as comfortable and stylish as your inside living room. Create the perfect outdoor setting for 2021.
By Anna Cottrell •
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The garden trend we'll all be trying after watching Oprah’s interview with Meghan and Harry
You heard it here first
By Millie Hurst •
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Find out how to clean decking – whether it’s wood or composite
If yours is looking dirty, it’s gone green, and it’s slippery discover how to clean decking so it looks great again
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to clean a patio – whether it’s concrete, pavers, slabs, bricks or stone
Find out how to clean a patio whatever yours is made from. Here’s the lowdown, plus our brilliant video guide
By Sarah Warwick •
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Alan Titchmarsh reveals the 'perfect' length for grass - are you cutting yours too short?
If anyone knows about getting the perfect lawn, it's Alan Titchmarsh
By Millie Hurst •
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Best pizza oven 2021: our top 7 indoor and outdoor pizza ovens
From Ooni, Sage, DeliVita and more, here are the best pizza ovens you can buy for your home or garden
By Millie Fender •
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How to get rid of aphids – using homemade insect spray, neem oil and more
Find out how to get rid of aphids naturally, without the use of harmful pesticides and how to keep them away from your plants for good.
By Anna Cottrell •
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Before and after: Stranded dad transforms his daughter's garden during lockdown, saving THOUSANDS
After Sera Sekerci’s dad got stuck while visiting her in the UK, he started digging the garden – and the results are amazing
By Alison Jones •
