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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Instagram star Mik Zazon’s backyard renovation: From muddy mess to enclosed sanctuary
Instagram star Mik Zazon transformed the bleak backyard of her Columbus, Ohio home into a modern sanctuary for year-round outdoor living
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This garden micro trend is perfect for transforming a small backyard this summer
Geometric shapes and patterns are ruling garden design right now – here's why, and how to make it work for you
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Best small lawn mower: make lawn care simple and easy with a compact mower
Get voted the 'best-looking yard on the block' with one of the best small lawn mowers
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Aldi is selling a boho hanging chair that's the perfect Wayfair dupe for half the price
Ideal for hanging out in style
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Best garden hose: 6 top hose pipes for watering, cleaning and more
The best garden hose will make watering, washing the car and other outdoor chores a breeze. See our top picks for every budget
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Bringing the outdoors inside – 4 ways to connect your living space with nature
Want to enjoy nature no matter what the weather outside? These tips will help you create an indoor space that nods to the great outdoors
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Is cardening a good idea? What you need to do about the new plant trend
Is the cardening trend wonderful or wacky? There may be a way to do it right, but it's quite different from dashboard cacti
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Monty Don's top greenhouse dos and don'ts may surprise you
Forget everything you've heard about greenhouses – Monty Don is about to turn your knowledge upside down
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The coveted pink houseplant that's taking over Instagram - with a hefty price tag
Houseplant fans are going crazy for them
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Thinking about building a swimming pool? Here's how it'll affect your home's value, according to experts
Swimming pools are more popular than ever, but does that mean they'll give your home value a boost? Here's what the experts have to say.
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5 Amazon garden furniture bestsellers to add to your wish list
We've found the bestselling Amazon garden furniture pieces that are actually stylish – buy now to snap up a bargain
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Painting a fence: how to prepare and paint a wooden fence like a pro
Painting a fence is a simple DIY job with our how-to guide. Tackle yours quickly and efficiently like a professional.
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Before and after: Savvy recycler transforms her garden for £100
Becky Lane created a blissful-looking Mediterranean-style escape in her own back yard, all on a budget
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Before and after: a stylist transformed an overgrown plot into an urban sanctuary
This compact urban garden is a joy to behold, thanks to the homeowner's stylish makeover
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Before and after: this DIY mud kitchen is made from fence panels – and cost just £40
Your next weekend project is right here!
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DIY scaffolding board decking: How to tackle this budget-friendly project for a high-end look
Scaffolding board decking is a stylish and inexpensive alternative to traditional or composite boards. Here's how to DIY at home.
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3 ways your garden can save you money – and add value
Your garden can save you money while making your property more desirable at the same time – here's how
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15 window box ideas – perfect planting tips for floral interest in all seasons
These window box ideas will inspire you to add flowers and more greenery to small spaces for a beautiful display in spring, summer, fall and even winter...
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How to paint a shed – outside and in
Discover how to paint a shed and give yours a great new finish this weekend
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Monty Don shares the one thing you shouldn’t do to get rid of slugs in your garden
If you need to get rid of slugs in your garden, take note of Monty Don's tip
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How to propagate plants – Snake, Spider plants, succulents and more
A beginner's guide to propagating plants from cuttings, in water or not, using the leaves and more expert but easy ways.
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Before & After: A stylish patio makeover with concrete stencils
DIY blogger Brooke Waite transformed a boring patio space with paint and concrete stencils
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How to take cuttings – and when to take them for the best success rate
Know how to take cuttings to multiply roses, buddleja and more in your garden. Learn when you should take softwood and hardwood cuttings with our easy, expert guide.
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Before and after: This stylish outdoor kitchen was built from scratch
You'd never know this was a DIY job!
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How to plant window boxes – 10 easy steps to create a beautiful display
A beginner's guide on how to plant window boxes properly. What to line yours with, how to secure it and planting techniques for a beautiful floral display – outside and in.
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How to build a trellis with planter boxes
A trellis with planter boxes is an ideal combo for showing off summer flowers on the porch or patio. Here, one DIYer shows us how it's done.
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Do house plants remove carbon dioxide from homes?
Do plants absorb CO2 from the air in your home? We take a look at the science behind the claim that plants reduce your carbon footprint
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How to make a terrarium at home – 10 steps using succulents, moss and more
How to make a terrarium is simple whether using succulents, ferns and moss, charcoal or not. Learn how to create this homemade ecosystem successfully.
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The most common hot tub myths, busted – and the one thing you must do to keep your tub safe for use
Do hot tubs cause skin rashes? What about spray tan – can you use a hot tub if you've got one? The myths – and truths – of hot tub use, revealed
