Landscaping
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The incredible reality of how an RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden is actually builtA year in the planning, and a month in the making, for one week of glory - we went behind the scenes to see how a Chelsea Flower Show garden was built
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The new Chelsea Flower Show garden trends to add to your outdoor space right nowWe scouted out Chelsea Flower Show 2023 for the most exciting new garden trends and how to try them out at home
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21 modern garden ideas for a truly beautiful outdoor spaceFrom maximalist plants to outdoor sculptures, these are the modern gardening ideas you need to know
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Grow your own garden - Sarah Raven lets us in on her top tipsCultivating a 'grow your own' garden will ensure your salad bowl is always full of the freshest leaves - with minimum effort
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Composite vs wood decking – Which is the best material for your garden decking?If you're struggling to decide between the cost and look of composite vs wood decking, we've weighed up all the pros and cos for you
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5 of the best bulbs to plant now - It's not too late to add colour to your gardenIt's not too late to add a splash of summer colours with the best bulbs to plant in spring
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Growing a cut flower patch - Sarah Raven explains how to plant for fresh flowersIdeal Home's garden expert Sarah Raven reveals how to grow a cut flower patch to ensure your vases are always brimming with blooms
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How a healthy lawn can help your wellbeingWe look at how GreenThumb’s new ‘Share The Lawn Love’ campaign is helping make the lawn the centrepiece of our gardens and communities again
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10 decking edging ideas to create a decorative borderHow to give your decking a premium finished look
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Mediterranean garden ideas – 10 ways to get the holiday vibe to your outdoor spaceMediterranean gardens are the trend that is going nowhere in 2023
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Sunken garden ideas – why this landscaping trend is making a comebackA sunken area could be the design feature you need to add value and style to your garden, say these experts
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Bee garden ideas that will make your garden a safe haven for beesCreate a sanctuary with these bee garden ideas which will help save Britain’s bees
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Deck railing ideas - 16 designs to give your decking a stylish and functional surroundFinish off your decking or patio with these deck railing ideas for a polished and safe boundary
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Small garden colour palette - Sarah Raven explains how to plant for your petite plotThe ins and outs of choosing a small garden colour palette with help from Ideal Home's garden expert Sarah Raven
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Tapestry lawns - everything you need to know about the latest lawn trendForget what you knew about lawns, there's a new wild trend taking them over this year
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Gravel garden ideas – 10 ways to create an on-trend low-maintenance spaceCreate a low-maintenance, drought-resistant gravel garden to cut down on watering and enjoy a wealth of Mediterranean plants. Here's how to get started...
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Experts warn against the patio mistakes making your garden look drab not fabThe common patio mistakes that are easy to overlook, but can transform the look of your outdoor space
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Drought-tolerant gardens - how to make this chic and practical trend work for youPlanning, planting and maintenance ideas for gardens happy to cope with even the hottest, driest summers
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How to plan a garden - everything you need to design your dream outdoor spaceDiscover how to plan a garden with plenty of that's perfect for relaxing and entertaining in
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The garden essential Pinterest predicts we'll all be buying in 2023It can help you to be more sustainable, and can even reduce your energy bills
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New build garden ideas to fill a new outdoor space with colour and characterStop your new build garden looking the same as your neighbours with smart planting and design ideas
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Terraced garden ideas - 10 ways to create a lively multi-dimensional outdoor space
Turn a disjointed space into a beautiful tiered garden filled with smart terraced garden ideas
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This emerging landscaping trend is the ultimate lazy hack for a stunning gardenIs xeriscaping the key to a beautiful garden without the effort?
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Smart decking colour ideas - from pale patinas to dark and daring shadesSwitch up your outdoor decking area with a new hue
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Patio edging ideas - 10 ways to create beautiful borders around paved areasFrom plants to pavers, there are wonderful ways to zone your outdoor area
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Sloping garden ideas to make more of your outdoor spaceGet the utmost from your garden, whatever the incline of your plot
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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
