Landscaping
Understand how to landscape your garden with lawn, flowerbeds, decking, paving and even rocks and boulders. We have all the expert tips, and plenty of projects to inspire you
Landscaping
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Smart decking colour ideas - from pale patinas to dark and daring shades
Switch up your outdoor decking area with a new hue
By Jacky Parker
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Patio edging ideas - 10 ways to create beautiful borders around paved areas
From plants to pavers, there are wonderful ways to zone your outdoor area
By Jacky Parker
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Sloping garden ideas to make more of your outdoor space
Get the utmost from your garden, whatever the incline of your plot
By Tamara Kelly
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Cheap DIY garden path ideas - 12 easy ways to create an inexpensive outdoor walkway
These simple pathway projects will add direction to your garden without busting your budget
By Lisa Fazzani
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Before and after: enjoy this gorgeous garden makeover with fab she shed!
An uninspiring rectangular plot has become a multi-purpose area for leisure, working and entertaining
By Amy Cutmore
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Alan Titchmarsh challenges Monty Don's controversial lawn tip - which team are you on?
The stripes vs meadow lawn debate dividing gardens across the country
By Rebecca Knight
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How do you get stripes in your lawn? Lawn expert Andy Wain explains how to get perfect lawn stripes
Mow your way to a pristine garden
By Amy Cutmore
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Garden path ideas – curved and straight walkway designs in gravel, brick and stone for every budget
Looking for a fresh route through to your home? Let these garden path ideas inspire you...
By Amy Cutmore
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David Domoney controversially warns gardeners not to water brown lawns for this important reason
It's less effort, eco-friendly, and might just save you money on your water bill
By Millie Hurst
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Top tips for creating a wildlife friendly garden
9 ways to transform your garden into a safe haven for birds, beasties and other native creatures…
By Tara King
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Jobs to do in the garden in June – Snipping, spraying and supporting
The start of summer signals long days and heaps of sunlight, making it the perfect time to do a spot of gardening
By Jennifer Ebert
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Grassless garden ideas – no-mow alternatives to lawn and turf that are easy to look after
No time or energy to keep a lawn looking lovely? No problem… we have the best in grass-free gardens
By Amy Cutmore
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20 lawn ideas to get creative with your grassy garden
Pretty-yet-practical layouts and inspirations for creating the perfect lawn
By Lizzie Thomson
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Artificial grass – all you need to know about costs and how to lay a faux lawn
Experts answer common questions to help you decide if fake grass is for you
By Rachel Ogden
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5 ways to plant up your front garden and turn grey Britain green again
Fill your front garden with plants and help reduce flooding and pollution, improve your health and save our wildlife
By Tamara Kelly
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Should I replace my lawn with artificial grass? Join the Ideal Home Room Clinic debate
Artificial lawn means you can wave goodbye to your mower forever – but at what price?
By Amy Cutmore
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Six ways to give your garden a modern English country vibe
Forget manicured lawns and hot borders – contemporary outdoor spaces are all about playing with convention
By Tamara Kelly
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Savvy DIY-er transformed her boring backyard into a lovely haven with Poundland bargains
Her garden has gone from abandoned to absolutely gorgeous!
By Emmie Harrison-West
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7 pet-poisonous plants to avoid in your garden
Reduce the chances of a poorly pet by steering clear of these toxic garden regulars
By Tara King
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Design solutions for awkwardly shaped gardens
Steal a few garden design tricks from the experts to make the most of awkwardly shaped gardens
By Tamara Kelly
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Plant up a colourful herbaceous border for your garden
Use successional planting in a patchwork of colourful hues to create a garden border that will last long after summer has ended
By Tamara Kelly
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How to make a wall garden with succulent plants in picture frames
Try this clever new way to bring life to your garden walls
By Stephanie Durrant
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What is mulching in gardening and what are the benefits of doing it? Lawn expert Andy Wain explains all
This is everything you need to know about mulching
By Amy Cutmore
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Jobs to do in the garden in July – from sowing, pruning and caring for wildlife
While it is the perfect time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour from the previous year, there are still key jobs that need tending to
By Tamara Kelly
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This quirky London home hides a secret indoor garden – complete with cobbled floors
Step inside this abode with a difference, it has to be seen to be believed
By Tamara Kelly
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TV gardener Danny Clarke explains the most common mistake in small gardens and how to fix it
Is your grass holding your garden back?
By Rebecca Knight
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10 brilliant garden layout ideas to help create your dream outdoor space
How to nail the layout when planning your perfect garden retreat
By Amy Hodge