Garden ideas

Best outdoor cushions: add style and comfort to the garden

Create the perfect entertaining space this summer with stylish new outdoor cushions.

Garden decking ideas – wooden and composite designs for plots of all sizes

Explore our beautiful garden decking ideas to inspire your next garden project

Living wall ideas – how to plant a living wall to create a vertical garden

Make your walls come alive with greenery

Garden paint ideas to add a splash of colour and vibrancy to outdoor spaces

Take your cue from this year’s strongest colour palettes

Jobs to do in the garden in July - from sowing, pruning and caring for wildlife

The garden in July is a fruitful place

Garden mirror ideas – flood gardens with light to create an illusion of space

A well-place garden mirror can do wonders to enhance any outdoor space

Flower pot painting ideas – how to paint terracotta pots to brighten gardens

Shed paint ideas – including how to pick and apply the right weatherproof paint for the job

Is your garden shed looking a little run down?

Zen garden ideas – create a calming outdoor retreat to restore wellness

Make any outdoor space feel like an oasis of calm for relaxation and restoration

Garden party ideas – 23 ways to welcome guests in style over the summer

Great garden party ideas start with thinking about how best to decorate your garden

46 small garden ideas – decor, design and planting tips for tiny outdoor spaces

Whatever the size, make the most of your outdoor space

Garden storage ideas – 13 outdoor designs for tools, furniture and even the bins

Overhaul your outdoor space – and always find your tools – with these neat garden storage ideas

Sloping garden ideas – design solutions to make the most of a sloped outdoor space

Jobs to do in the garden in May – prepping veg plots, planting hanging baskets and nurturing lawns

It's spring and there's a lot to do in the garden - so what is top of the priority list?

Upcycling ideas for the garden – from budget planters to making DIY garden furniture

Reuse and improve to save money in the garden

Sustainable gardens – eco friendly ideas for your outdoor space

How to build a raised garden bed – see Dick Strawbridge DIY a planter with planks of wood and offcuts

Escape to the Chateau's Dick Strawbridge shows us how

Cottage garden ideas – create a charming country-style garden in any setting

Structural planting, clever lighting and built-in furniture transforms an unloved outdoor space

A professional makeover was required to create a cleverly zoned, easy to maintain outside room

Outdoor living room ideas – how to create the perfect living space in your garden

Interior design advice and tips to make the most of any garden