<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Nigella Lawson's garden lighting set-up is pure magic – and her dreamy fairy light trick is surprisingly easy to copy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/nigella-lawson-garden-lighting-set-up 33Vca3srW4uYyMP2eaVsWH Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £65 Argos Home rattan outdoor bistro set has over 3,000 reviews singing its praises – it’s an ideal choice for tiny gardens, balconies and courtyards ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/argos-home-2-seater-rattan-effect-garden-bistro-set VaE8nXXWbd2xTwAcubHAne Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts say the deadline for giving your plants the Chelsea chop is looming – 5 plants to tackle now for extra blooms and late summer colour ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/plants-you-should-give-the-chelsea-chop PKp8b9P6fLiBN3P6ezqEta Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:09:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi’s £13 scalloped parasol looks like it came straight from a Mediterranean resort – it’s perfect for giving your garden a chic, hotel look ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/aldi-belavi-garden-umbrella DhRAWwL7edeNGqD7xFGsG6 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lidl is dropping a 3-in-1 smoker and grill for under £35 – I asked experts if it’s the best choice for beginner barbequers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/lidl-grillmeister-3-in-1-smoker-grill Aka3TNanY9jNZMYejgfDpY Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The secret ingredient to help your roses thrive this summer is going to waste in your kitchen – this is how to use this free trick for bigger, better blooms ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/do-roses-like-coffee-grounds eFyY9nGZpXQT9YpoDVzWdk Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do with lavender in June – 4 ways to encourage masses of fragrant blooms that last all summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-with-lavender-in-june XQvsUMKDaGNeqjfpXKh78j Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's luxury-look rattan planters nail the coastal garden trend – these are the plants I'd pair it with for a glorious summer display ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/aldi-belavi-rattan-effect-planter h7fwSqQNeedF3KczQX6Sgi Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Heavy rain can put your bird feeder at a higher risk of spreading disease – this is the fix wildlife experts recommend to keep food dry and birds safe ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-feed-birds-in-wet-weather FCgDvaCBFMGrTbSinBRyCG Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is how I hid my wheelie bins in my tiny front garden, and it's super easy to do – plus I've found these alternative solutions for every space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/ways-to-hide-wheelie-bins VvUeRVwKsRvztzTidke5dF Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:21:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 small front garden upgrades can add serious value to your home, according to estate agents ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/small-front-garden-upgrades-to-add-value-to-home pHRnzCDg6taSvHC26R9zb8 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry peonies, this low-maintenance shrub is a better choice for longer-lasting blooms – it offers bold colour and high-impact flowers at little effort ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/hibiscus-vs-peonies nWbgoF2CTHWCQNoM6JZhFg Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I protected my new build garden from waterlogging with this smart soil improver tactic – two years on, it's been a lifesaver ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/soil-improver-tactic-stop-new-build-garden-waterlogging bqDxvrZdqUodLWXU3wuW6j Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 ways homeowners are ‘sleepwalking’ into a flooding crisis – the common landscaping features that are making your garden more flood-prone ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/ways-homeowners-are-sleepwalking-into-a-flooding-crisis JF9x6zpSirUGeyzXsx4kfG Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 things I wish I knew before buying a robot lawn mower – the biggest lessons I've learned after testing 5 machines this year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/things-i-wish-i-knew-before-buying-a-robot-lawn-mower bSXffp7ZdWUxuYJMCSygwX Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Olivia Bowen has nailed the summer’s Greek garden trend by transforming her pergola into a Mediterranean-inspired oasis – the exact shade of paint she used ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/olivia-bowen-x-valspar-paint-outdoor-paint-palette ioUmUcjPKw9MYxirhh65cE Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 things you need to know before installing a raised planter in your garden –the pros and cons experts say you need to think about ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/things-you-need-to-know-before-installing-a-raised-planter 2Y2yhehcfMafHmvmFFSHEd Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 essentials people with weed-free gardens always have handy – the simple, time-saving secrets to keep them under control ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/things-people-with-weed-free-gardens-always-have oefrrgJpaW75Gzi8pQH69D Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rain catchers are the whimsical garden feature that turns heavy downpours into a lovely water feature – I've tracked down 6 stylish options ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/garden-rain-catchers-shopping-edit MrMEpQ2HTDJVpVUE2qazG4 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:34:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monty Don has this beautiful rose growing at Longmeadow – he shares the simple June task he never skips to keep his roses flowering for longer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/monty-don-rose-june-task Hj8gW7Ay4mh2o8GhbVQBZb Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 shrubs that thrive in heavy rain and boggy conditions – they’ll even fill your garden with year-round colour, too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/flood-proof-shrubs QvBSDMZBUBFqMA9tzCmkgL Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've rounded up 12 of the best ice baths to buy on the high street - starting at £15, this is your sign to try the trend now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/garden/outdoor-living/ice-bath-shopping-edit 65SggUoLgEUMRhD2G7AJ8H Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to shade a garden on a budget – 4 affordable ways to create a cool summer retreat ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/budget-friendly-ways-to-shade-a-garden 5GDznivKSTFkKMnzmibbuZ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If heavy rain has turned your garden into a boggy mess, B&Q is selling a game-changing buy to save your garage and garden from a mini flood ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/b-and-q-quick-dam o5gpjn4LbYv82yXXivwBfA Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best fast-growing trailing plants that will tumble over hanging baskets all summer long – they are perfect for the filler, thriller, spiller planting rule ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/fast-growing-trailing-plants jfhYahspRnFcJASBnZUoUV Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to support nesting birds in summer – the materials you should be leaving out to help birds build stronger, safer nests ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/nesting-materials-to-leave-out-for-birds pzaP7vBxwTfWkDUomsaQ6D Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:34:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ You’d never guess this chic solar lamp is only £17 from IKEA – it’s the perfect way to add a soft glow to your outdoor space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/ikea-solvinden-led-decoration-lighting aNxW3NyKWF27BBDSCaMnn7 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This compact grow table is the perfect way to start a vegetable patch in a small garden – my crops are thriving! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/elho-green-basics-grow-table yY3gZoejxAAWsoLXJFwknQ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 plants to prune in June for bigger, better blooms next year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/plants-to-prune-in-june AEQionNkzPnqDfAcsDCuSN Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ricky Gervais has welcomed a family of foxes to his garden – this is what to do if you find foxes in yours, according to wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/ricky-gervais-foxes-in-garden BB25CXYFQHvY2ShAHbmPiY Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do with dahlias in June – 4 expert-approved ways to kickstart this year's flowers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-with-dahlias-in-june fwci7JNBy8wHxLz57xUEuJ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve found a stash of the most stylish water butts to harvest rainwater and make your garden look good while doing it – my top picks from rattan to galvanised steel ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/garden-trading-pretty-water-butts SYXCEwib3gUTBAVGGns4Md Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:04:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature that will turn heavy downpours into a free source of water for plants – the 6 prettiest ones to hang up now ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/rain-chain-shopping-edit uGWCSsfmhyWoNs8VQRL9PN Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:33:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's tabletop gas grill is a gamechanger for small gardens – at only £40, it's the perfect way to dine alfresco on a budget this summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/aldi-tabletop-gas-grill ebnx4uZ2gdVcQfM2rU5hVn Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do with peonies in June – 4 tasks that will preserve this year's flowers and start preparing next year's ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-with-peonies-in-june x2QuKNpx4q5QGnQFSPDKbK Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 drought-tolerant plants for front garden pots that barely need watering – experts say these low-maintenance picks will stay lush without the upkeep ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/drought-tolerant-plants-for-front-garden-pots xrsZrymckRSDWWS6QZkHfE Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Habitat has slashed the price of its most stylish garden egg chair to under £200 – I'd snap it up before the price jumps back up ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/habitat-kora-rattan-effect-garden-egg-chair-sale-june-2026 Qr5WoZvBxpJs3gQZFDncz Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The heatwave frazzled my seedlings – this is what I'm doing this week to help revive and recover them in time for summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-revive-heatwave-damaged-seedlings sEcYEE5g5VHa8i4WdYGqEU Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This pretty parasol base sold out quickly after launching at John Lewis – but I scoured the internet, and found it in stock here ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/business-and-pleasure-co-scalloped-parasol-base ZvFCmYzGvhVQU4vTnXFhn9 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 clever solutions to stop birds pooing on your garden furniture – gently deter them with these simple, expert-approved tricks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-stop-birds-pooing-on-your-garden-furniture zd7ws7E3YYEkpCrwfD633m Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can't believe this stylish garden bistro set is from Morrisons – at £50 it's the easiest, most affordable way to upgrade your outdoor space for summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/nutmeg-garden-bistro-set Vwv82FPMMaRYQEW8nf9RpQ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 fast-growing drought-resistant flowers you should plant now to fill your borders with vibrant blooms – no matter how hot it gets ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/fast-growing-drought-resistant-flowers RBga5nsQQDaVnhzw8WuPQM Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 fast-growing climbing plants to grow around your front door for a blooming summer entrance ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/fast-growing-climbing-plants-to-grow-around-your-front-door E3RrwzQgc5NsxTEinNYT5A Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Outdoor table wardrobes are the secret to making alfresco hosting simple this summer – here's why you need one in your garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/outdoor-table-wardrobe-trend eTPbgregjv6qEDQYbnK4eV Sun, 31 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 of the best scented climbing plants to fill your garden with colour and fragrance, according to gardening pros ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-scented-climbing-plants AYdUAxFwwgqgDCrvfFswRh Sun, 31 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Every garden and outdoor space needs a bistro set – and I found 12 budget-friendly sets, all under £100 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/garden/outdoor-living/bistro-sets-under-100-shortlist FUMu6Rct4QHUL7rResyv9a Sat, 30 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:20:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to take root cuttings in water and save money on filling your home and garden with lots of free plants ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-take-root-cuttings-in-water 6JJ3ornxeB77Q3BBLhxtAJ Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to help birds in hot weather – 2 things your garden must have to prevent sunstroke and dehydration, according to wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-help-birds-in-hot-weather 3jgivRHpnCngXH34hiTokb Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Saunas and ice baths are making their way into our outdoor spaces in 2026 – here's why this wellness trend is made for gardens and budgets of any size ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/sauna-and-ice-bath-garden-trend-2026 sxEzsmYMW4FoAXJq5VPpJa Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The easy 70/30 planting rule is the clever trick garden experts use to make your flower beds look professionally designed and fuller all year round ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/70-30-planting-rule ZUDCLFQn56P3ubTgh8hAgX Sat, 30 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000