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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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
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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
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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.
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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
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How to get rid of mealybugs on houseplants – using neem oil, insecticidal soap and more
Worried about how to get rid of mealybugs on houseplants? We've got you covered with this in-depth guide on understanding this itty bitty plant pest.
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How to remove rust from metal – the best home remedies for furniture, tools and more
Removing rust from metal furniture, tools and more is easy. Use vinegar, baking soda, citric acid and other home remedies for great results
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How to grow lemon trees
Grow the perfect lemon tree at home
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When to plant hellebores – and how to look after these winter-flowering plants
Find out when to plant hellebores and how to keep them blooming all through the winter
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How to grow pineapple: enjoy homegrown exotic fruit
Learn how to grow pineapple at home and be rewarded with tasty fruit – even when grown indoors
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10 terrarium ideas for a beautiful plant display
These terrarium ideas are easy to recreate and give plenty of room for experimenting with different plant types
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Best outdoor string lights: 5 top buys for brightening up your patio
The best outdoor string lights for Christmas, garden parties, and more
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How to repot orchids : help these delicate plants live longer
Learn how to repot orchids while respecting these plants' unique requirements
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Best outdoor Christmas lights: 6 buys to add some festive cheer to your garden
On the hunt for the best outdoor Christmas lights? We've rounded up our top picks plus some unmissable Black Friday deals
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Christmas plants: our top tips for trees, potted plants, and more
Whether you want a display of Christmas plants, a Christmas tree that doesn't drop, use our experts tips and ideas to enjoy a plantastic winter holiday
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DIY cold frame : how to make one out of pallet wood
This DIY cold frame project is suitable even for beginners and is cheap
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How to care for Christmas cactus at home
You've brought a Christmas cactus home – here's how to keep it alive and blooming all through the holidays season
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Monty Don urges gardeners to stop using peat compost – and faces a backlash
Gardeners should avoid plants grown in peat and peat-based potting compost, says the broadcaster
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Beyoncé revealed she has real beehives at home - here’s how to set up your own
Emulate Queen Bey at home by tending to your very own beehive (it’s easy!)
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Monty Don’s 7 top tips on planting tulips this season
Discover Monty Don’s advice on planting tulips this month for a beautiful display next spring
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Winter flowers – how to decorate with florals and blooming indoor plants
Whether you want to brighten up a window sill with winter flowers in pots or are looking for inspiration for a floral Christmas centrepiece, we have plenty of tips
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These are our favourite garden lights on sale right now
The nights are dark, Christmas is not too far away – it's time to get some new garden lights! These are very pretty and on sale
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Leaf mould – Alan Titchmarsh tells us how to make it
Leaf mould is a great soil conditioner for your garden. Alan Titchmarsh shares his advice on how to make it
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How to grow aloe vera: plus, tips on harvesting aloe vera gel
Aloe vera is a much-loved plant used as a home remedy for centuries; here's how to grow it successfully indoors
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Feeding garden birds – Monty Don's tips on how to feed garden birds
Here is Monty Don’s advice on feeding garden birds to keep them healthy all year long
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Best weed killer: 6 top buys for impeccable lawns
The best weed killer will be tough on weeds but gentle on your lawn. We've selected the best and safest lawn weed killers
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Planting bulbs in autumn – with expert tips from Alan Titchmarsh
Want a brilliant show of spring colour? Discover how planting bulbs in autumn will give your garden life year after year
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Monty Don shows us how to grow paperwhite daffodils for Christmas
Fill your home with paperwhite daffodils for Christmas with Monty Don’s tips
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How to grow an indoor herb garden for gorgeous and tasty results
Find out how to grow an indoor herb garden for fresh herbs all year round
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How to plant a tree – top tips from Alan Titchmarsh
From how to plant a tree properly, to staking it and more must know information, get your tree off to a great start with advice from the gardening guru