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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DIY bird feeder: a fun weekend project to encourage wildlife
Find out how to make a DIY bird feeder using materials you already have at home and watch the birds feast all summer long
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to build a fire pit
Learn how to build a fire pit: a perfect, easy DIY project for the garden
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to grow peppers
Learn how to grow peppers of all kinds in your garden or in containers indoors
By Anna Cottrell •
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This bargain Wayfair buy is all you need to create a stylish garden bar this summer
Perfect for small spaces and small budgets, this gorgeous cart is the perfect cheap garden bar (on wheels)
By Hebe Hatton •
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Get 20% off Ikea garden furniture with this neat hack
Discover how you can save an extra 20% on Ikea garden furniture with this simple hack – everyone should know about this
By Emily Shaw •
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Kitchen garden: ideas and advice for your fruit and veg plot
Plan your own kitchen garden and find out how to plant and grow fruit and vegetables successfully with our expert advice
By Leigh Clapp •
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Best bistro sets: 5 brilliant garden buys in wood, metal and wicker
These are the best bistro sets to make al fresco dining a joy this summer – however tiny your garden
By Anna Cottrell •
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Herb garden: planting ideas and advice on how to grow herbs
From how to grow herbs to companion planting and even indoor herb garden ideas, this is how to make the most of these aromatic plants
By Leigh Clapp •
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Lawn mower deals: the top buys from the best brands, from Bosch to Flymo
These are the best lawn mower deals – enjoy a neat lawn for a fair price this summer
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best garden games 2020: 8 staycation must-haves for fun in the sun
The best garden games will make any afternoon spend in the sun a blast. Get ready for summer fun in your own back yard
By Anna Cottrell •
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Parents! Aldi has just added to its garden play kit!
Aldi is here to put a grin on your little ones' faces with these fab outdoor play buys
By Niamh Quinn •
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How to choose the best gravel for your garden
Choosing the right gravel for your garden will make all the difference to a garden path or patio
By Jacob Ingram •
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Mediterranean gardens: design ideas and planting tips
Drought resistant and low maintenance, Mediterranean gardens offer many benefits in the face of climate change. Discover the region's most beautiful plants and design options that will work in your garden
By Leigh Clapp •
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20 garden party ideas: dinner, movies, and birthdays al fresco
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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Coronavirus tips: How to have a safer Fourth of July gathering outdoors
Four ways to host a safer Fourth of July gathering for your guests this holiday weekend
By Christopher Smith •
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Outbuildings and garden rooms: how to add one to your garden
Garden outbuildings are a great way to add room to your outdoor space, and value to your home. From planning permission to finalising garden room plans, we've got it all covered in this guide
By Lucy Searle •
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NEW: Wayfair garden furniture is on sale! Perfect for easy garden updates...
Shop gorgeous dining sets, garden seating, and bargain BBQs in the Wayfair garden furniture sale. We know we will...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Real garden: explore this cottage garden with its colourful planting
With profuse planting offering a richness of colour and texture, Tessa Sale’s cottage garden in Kent is the culmination of nearly three decades of work
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to clean a paddling pool – and keep paddling pool water clean
Everyone’s a fan of the paddling pool right now. Find out how to look after it
By Sarah Warwick •
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Kärcher K2 Full Control pressure washer review
We reviewed the Kärcher K2 Full Control Pressure Washer review – taking it through its paces on patios, garden furniture and cars. Here's how it got on
By Lola Houlton •
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Growing courgettes: learn how to grow courgettes the easy way
Discover everything you need to know about growing courgettes in our handy guide. We teach you how to grow courgettes and enjoy this summer crop in pasta, salads, or as a delicious vegetable side
By Anna Cottrell •
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Aldi adds to its garden range again – get there before it sells out
These Aldi garden buys include must-haves for kids and adults alike... so we predict these will sell out fast
By Niamh Quinn •
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Garden room ideas: 17 contemporary designs for every modern garden
These garden room ideas will inspire you to create that garden office, outside cinema room and much more. Brilliantly versatile, a modern garden room is now a must-have feature for all types of home
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best picnic baskets: top 6 buys for the perfect al fresco lunch
These best picnic baskets are perfect for beach trips and feasts on the lawn
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best picnic blankets: top 5 buys for lunching outdoors
These are the best picnic blankets to guard against bumpy ground and wet bums
By Anna Cottrell •
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Parents! Don't miss these EPIC paddling pools...
Paddling pools are selling out fast – but you can still buy these ones. We've got everything from toddler pools to huge bouncy castle pools
By Emily Shaw •
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Heatwave 2020: 12 ways to protect and enjoy your garden
Find out how to protect a garden from a heatwave this summer with these practical tips
By Anna Cottrell •
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Real garden: explore this colourful, peaceful town garden
Creating a calm and lush garden oasis in the centre of a busy town has been a labour of love for Eithne Hudson over the past 30 years
By Leigh Clapp •
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5 garden party ideas that are perfect for the heatwave (and social distancing)
These garden party ideas will have you covered this week when you want to enjoy the amazing weather, while also being responsible
By Hebe Hatton •