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This is how Monty Don would create a wildlife-friendly garden
Heed Monty Don’s call for us all to nurture a wildlife-friendly garden. Here’s how to make yours attractive
By Sarah Warwick •
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5 unusual container gardening ideas Monty Don’s shown off on Insta
Bring interest and originality to your plot with these brilliant container gardening ideas – and buys – from our favourite gardener
By Sarah Warwick •
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Flower bulbs: how and when to plant bulbs
Plant flower bulbs in pots or borders and have colour and interest in your garden or courtyard year round by following this expert advice, including the best bulbs to choose
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to restore garden statues
Garden statues are a beautiful addition to the garden. Find out how to give them a new lease of life with Helaine Clare's step-by-step guide to repairing garden ornaments
By Helaine Clare •
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5 dreamy summerhouse ideas to bring into your own home (or shed)
No summer house? No problem. Here are five ideas you can incorporate into your home, shed or (if you are blessed) summerhouse
By Hebe Hatton •
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Shade gardens: 10 planting ideas and design tips for success
Discover how to plant a shade garden with lush foliage and beautiful flowers, adding colour and interest year round
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to kill a tree (that’s become a nuisance)
When there’s no alternative but to kill a tree (and you’re on the right side of the law), here’s what you need to do
By Sarah Warwick •
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3 ways to grow vegetables from leftovers – it's SO easy!
Watch this week's Real Homes Show to find out how to grow tasty veggies from your scraps
By Hebe Hatton •
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When to plant tomatoes: including tips on how and where to plant them
Find out when to plant tomatoes, and growing tips to get a delicious and bountiful homegrown crop
By Rachel Crow •
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Garden centres reopen today: here's how to have a safe visit
As garden centres reopen, those of us desperate to get gardening will be very pleased. But here is how to make your visit a safe one for you and others
By Lindsey Davis •
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Pre-order the Aldi playhouse NOW! Can't get it? We've got more great buys...
This budget Aldi playhouse is the perfect lockdown must-have to keep your children active, entertained and outside – and your spend low
By Lola Houlton •
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Looking for upcycle ideas? Transform an old garden table in five easy steps
Give outdoor furniture a new lease of life with this upcycle idea that's easy to achieve and super stylish
By Beth Murton •
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After a cheap BBQ? Order these now – and get them in time for a weekend feast
These cheap BBQs can be yours by tomorrow. We can smell the sizzling *insert fave BBQ food here* already...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Cheap fire pit alert: MEGA deals from Wayfair, Argos, Dunelm + more
A chic but cheap fire pit will change the game in your garden – and you don't have to spend a fortune to get a good'un
By Hebe Hatton •
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Click & collect garden games at Argos – for some fun in the sun this weekend
Garden games for some outdoor fun in lockdown? Yes please. No park and no soft play? No problem...
By Annie Collyer •
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Kids bored? This swing set is just £149.99 – and you can paint it to suit your space
Empty garden? Bored children? This swing set is a bargain and offers fun for everyone – the kids can swing and you can get your paint brushes out. Everyone wins!
By Annie Collyer •
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Looking to buy a gazebo? This one's fancy and on sale. Quick!
Buying a gazebo to cover your garden furniture from the rain? This one plays the part and looks the part for just £139 – we love Wowcher!
By Annie Collyer •
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This Dunelm garden rug is the easiest way to update your garden this Easter – AND it's only £21!
We're 'eggs-tra' excited that there's £9 off this stylish garden rug from Dunelm this weekend (sorry)
By Laura Crombie •
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5 gadgets everyone with a garden needs
Thinking of tackling the garden this weekend? Make it that little bit easier with these smart gardening gadgets...
By Verity Burns •
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Lay-Z-Spa Milan AirJet Plus hot tub review
Test the Lay-Z-Spa Milan hot tub in springtime? Nice idea. Test it during lockdown? Even better. Here's our verdict...
By Lola Houlton •
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Walmart patio furniture sale: self isolate in style with this chic set
This patio furniture set is comfortable, on sale and it's the perfect place to enjoy a little vino
By Annie Collyer •
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Best porch lights: essential for dark winter nights
The best porch lights will enhance your home security – and look stylish while they're at it
By Sarah-Jane Butcher •
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These are the three garden jobs you must do now (before autumn hits us hard)
Few of us love gardening in driving rain but what garden jobs should you do now to have a good looking plot in spring? These ones, that's what...
By Amelia Smith •
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Holiday packing list: 11 top tips for packing for a staycation
A proper holiday packing list will allow you to avoid the stress of playing suitcase Jenga in the boot of your car. So use these tips on what and how to pack for a staycation...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Wickes are selling a build-your-own outdoor bar and it's super affordable!
Well, this is a bit of a BBQ hosting game changer...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Gardens to visit: 10 best British gardens
Looking for beautiful gardens to visit? Make the most of the summer weather and check out these most stunning of British gardens
By Holly Reaney •
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Camping equipment: 15 best buys for weekends away, festivals and family holidays
Looking for camping equipment for the summer? From camping chairs and blow up beds, to fairy lights and outdoor projectors, here are all your essentials...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Heatwave in 2019? In July. Maybe
Latest weather forecast dashes hopes of a heatwave in June – though temperatures may still rise in July. Gardeners' sighs of relief audible...
By Anna Cottrell •
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There's up to 20% off in the Waitrose Garden sale RIGHT NOW
Shop everything from plants to garden furniture in the Waitrose Garden sale...
By Hebe Hatton •
