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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Don't miss this Flymo lawn mower deal – it's our fave buy for effortless mowing
This robot lawn mower deal on the Flymo EasiLife is just what you need if you want to take the tough work out of mowing your lawn
By Anna Cottrell •
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5 summer house interior ideas to copy this weekend (they work for sheds, too)
Get your garden heatwave ready with these lovely summer house interior ideas...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Aldi adds to its garden lighting range today – don't miss these 10 buys
Aldi sure knows how to light up our lives
By Niamh Quinn •
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These are this year's best-looking sun loungers – for those summer staycations
These sun loungers will transform your garden into a summer paradise. Our top picks from Wayfair, Argos, and more
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best trampolines: in all shapes, sizes, and prices
Check out our list of the best trampolines for back gardens to take your outdoor entertainment game to new heights...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Planting roses: growing and caring for a rose garden
Use our guide to planting roses to find out how to plan and grow a beautiful rose garden, whatever the size of your plot
By Leigh Clapp •
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Ikea news: the 20% off sale is on – but there's a catch
Save 20% on Ikea garden furniture – just in time to make the most of summer. Discover how and browse our top picks...
By Emily Shaw •
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How to clean garden furniture: 4 simple steps for wood, metal or fake rattan
Watch this week's Real Homes Show to find out how to get you garden furniture looking like new...
By Hebe Hatton •
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How to lay decking
Learn how to lay decking in your garden using our handy step-by-step guide and videos
By Anna Cottrell •
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Garden fence ideas: 15 stylish designs for your garden
These garden fence ideas are practical and stylish From sturdy panels to traditional trellising, here are our favourite fencing styles
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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7 outdoor bar ideas you can buy – or copy – to create the perfection night out (in)
These outdoor bar ideas can recreate the holiday vibe out in your own garden
By Anna Cottrell •
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Aldi's BONKERS llama garden decorations are this summer's must-have
The Aldi llama is already selling out on pre-order. We're not sure why we want it so much... but we do. Let's call it lockdown fever
By Lucy Searle •
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Real garden: take a tour of this thriving coastal garden
On this sloping plot in the Sussex Weald, open to the elements, Chris and Robin Hutt have created a gently flowing, sinuous garden that expertly melds into the countryside beyond
By Sarah Giles •
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How to make a bee hotel
Learn how to make a bee hotel using pallets, chicken wire and a few other bits you probably have hanging around. It recycles and makes a space for nature in one – the perfect weekend project
By Anna Cottrell •
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Patio ideas: 19 gorgeous looks to transform a plain patio
These garden patio ideas will inspire you to update your space, turning it a comfy and luxurious area to escape to
By Anna Cottrell •
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Driveway design: everything you need to know
These driveway design tips will help you create a driveway that's stylish and practical
By Lucy Searle •
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Outdoor cinemas are the summer must have as projector searches soar on eBay
Outdoor cinemas prove to be a lockdown trend with outdoor projectors rising in popularity according to recent eBay stats. We list where you can get one, too
By Jennifer Oksien •
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How to create a living wall: ideas and advice for your vertical garden
Aim high with your planting to create a living wall or vertical garden, and make the most of every available space in your garden, from the ground up
By Leigh Clapp •
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Cheap garden ideas: 25 ways to save money on your garden design
Looking for cheap garden ideas? Whether you're updating an existing garden or doing a complete redesign on a budget, we've got tips for making your garden look great
By Lucy Searle •
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5 DIY garden pallet planter ideas you can copy for free – and they're GORGEOUS!
Looking for cheap ways to create a garden packed full of character? Use pallets no one else wants to DIY yourself an original display
By Lucy Searle •
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Upgrade your backyard with these awesome Amazon finds under $100
These Amazon finds will turn your backyard into a staycation destination, just in time for summer
By Kaitlin Madden •
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Strawberries: when to plant strawberries and how
Find out when to plant strawberries for the best chances of a bumper crop this year
By Lindsey Davis •
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Coronavirus has influenced what buyers seek in a new home – and a garden is key
An appealing garden is key to selling a home in the current market, say Rightmove, as buyers seek out more space
By Emily Shaw •
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The Aldi mud kitchen is online to buy now – but Argos' and Smyths' are FAB too
This Aldi mud kitchen is the one we've been waiting for: super affordable, it'll keep the kids happy all summer long
By Lola Houlton •
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5 chic garden chair cushions to add a splash of colour to your outdoor space
These garden chair cushions will max the comfort of any garden seat – and all for under £50! Grab them today to get your outdoor living space ready for better weather
By Lindsey Davis •
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Clever but EASY tricks with paint have transformed this once ugly concrete patio
All it took was paint and imagination to turn this small patio into the most Instagrammable outdoor space – here's how it was done. AND it was done by one of the Real Homes team...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Garden storage: 15 space saving ideas that aren't sheds
Check out these garden storage ideas to keep your outdoor space clutter free and looking its best
By Hebe Hatton •
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Balcony ideas: 15 ways to max your tiny terrace
Looking for balcony ideas? Or have a small garden terrace? Be amazed at just how fabulous it could look with these clever design ideas
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to clean a patio
Want to know how to clean a patio? Get your paving looking as good as new with our step-by-step guide and video
By Sarah Warwick •
