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 has a new star: B&Q garden furniture
Sorry, what? This is B&Q garden furniture? From B&Q? Er... yes
By Lola Houlton •
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Get 20% off Ikea garden furniture with this easy hack*
*hack/two clicks to sign up to an Ikea Family account and start saving on gorgeous Ikea garden furniture
By Hebe Hatton •
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Heading to Ikea? Their newest barbecue is ideal for a budget outdoor kitchen
The new Ikea barbecue is perfect for customising your outdoor cooking station to your precise requirements
By Anna Cottrell •
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Instagram's going nuts for this B&Q garden furniture... and it's in stock
This B&Q garden furniture has a designer feel, but at a fraction of the price. Pick it up if – like us – you love boho inspired interiors (we're tempted to bring our indoors)
By Emily Shaw •
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How to grow sweet peas
Learn how to grow sweet peas – a deliciously scented flower for your garden
By Anna Cottrell •
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5 ways John Lewis garden furniture will inspire you to restyle your gardens
The John Lewis garden furniture section is filled with gorgeous buys and inspiring ideas. Here are our favourites...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Heatwave punishing your garden? These plants can survive all weathers
Crazy weather we're having, right? Not sure what will thrive in your garden in a changeable climate? These clever plants are very adaptable, rain or shine
By Anna Cottrell •
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WIN £2,300 of amazing prizes in our garden competition – ends tomorrow
Get an instant garden makeover as we are giving one lucky winner over £2,300 of summer essentials. Entry closes on 31 May 2020 so hurry!
By Beth Murton •
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BREAKING: this Aldi garden furniture is NEW online tomorrow
Aldi garden furniture always sells out as soon as it goes online, so be quick if you want to snap up tomorrow's latest additions to the range
By Lola Houlton •
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How to grow lettuce
Learn how to grow lettuce for a steady supply of tasty salad leaves all summer long
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to lay block paving: an easy guide to paving a driveway
Find out how to lay block paving to create an impactful driveway in no time, with this advice from expert renovator Michael Holmes
By Michael Holmes •
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How to employ a garden designer: for successful results
Garden designer and horticulturalist Matt James outlines how a professional could help you design the garden of your dreams
By Matt James •
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These macramé plant hangers have designer looks – but cost under £10!
Macramé plant hangers are EVERYWHERE at the moment, so we have found the best bargain picks...
By Hebe Hatton •
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This is Amazon's top sprinkler – and it's crazy cheap at £19.99
Buy a lawn sprinkler and put your feet up while the weather is warm. Watering the grass is a chore no one likes to do...
By Annie Collyer •
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How to design a garden path: ideas and advice
A garden path can be both a functional and an aesthetic addition to your garden. Find out how to design and lay one
By Leigh Clapp •
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This patio cleaner REALLY works: it's kind to wildlife plus twice as effective with our hack
This patio cleaner is amazing – and it's completely safe for wildlife and pets in your garden
By Sarah Warwick •
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These garden offices make remote working a dream
If remote working has become your new normal, investing in a garden office could be the best way to keep your work life balance
By Lindsey Davis •
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This John Lewis garden furniture will transform your garden into a holiday destination*
*As close as John Lewis garden furniture can get to help you feel like you're in a Spanish beach club, anyway
By Hebe Hatton •
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Aldi just dropped this pirate galleon for £100 cheaper than anywhere else
This Aldi garden toy is AMAZING – and so cheap compared to other retailers. But hurry – it'll sell out FAST
By Lola Houlton •
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BBQ deals: our top picks from online barbecue sales
These BBQ deals are just what you need this Bank Holiday weekend. Get the best offers on top branded barbies at amazing prices
By Lindsey Davis •
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WIN £2,300 of amazing prizes in our garden competition – last chance to enter
Get an instant garden makeover as we are giving one lucky winner over £2,300 of summer essentials. Entry closes on 31 May 2020 so hurry!
By Beth Murton •
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Outdoor living spaces: 13 great ideas for your outdoor room
Outdoor living spaces are more than just a patio or deck: they should be as comfortable and stylish as your living room. We've got the top ideas to create the perfect outdoor living area
By Anna Cottrell •
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Outdoor rooms: how to design an outside room you will adore
Outdoor rooms are all the rage in the world of garden decor and perfect in all types of weather too. Bump an outside room up on your project list with our expert advice...
By Lesley Hannaford Hill •
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Lay-Z Spa Barbados hot tub review
We took a dip in the Lay-Z Spa Barbados hot tub to report on bubble power, user friendliness and overall luxe factor. Here’s our feedback…
By Linda Clayton •
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Heatwave 2020: will we get scorching weather this summer?
Is a heatwave coming, and how should we preparing ourselves and our gardens?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Buy plants online: the best online garden centres
Here's where to buy plants online so you can feed your new gardening obsession without leaving the house
By Hebe Hatton •
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This Pikler triangle is on sale at Etsy – the perfect outdoor toy
There's 20% off the Pikler triangle now and it's the ultimate climbing toy to have in your garden, if you have kids!
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best garden swing seats: 7 picks to make your garden more relaxing
These garden swing seats are perfect for lounging, loafing and lying back in – with a well-earned drink, of course – say hello to paradise on your patio
By Anna Cottrell •
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12 Ikea gardening hacks to try – however small your plot
Want to get into gardening but only have a small space? These easy Ikea hacks are perfect
By Emily Shaw •