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As we gear up for the growing season, you might be wondering what to do with the grass in your garden. That’s where our list of lawn ideas comes in. Of course, you can stick to a traditional, manicured green space (that’s why it’s the first idea on our list), but if you want to…
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If you’re starting to get excited about your spring and summer gardens, you might be looking at bright, sunny spots that will burst with color in the months to come. But as it turns out, there’s still plenty you can do with the shadier corners of your garden. In fact, shade gardening is on the…
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Key Takeaways Most vegetables require full sun to thrive, so planting a vegetable garden near trees or a structure could create a shady environment that inhibits growth. Pollution or chemicals, whether they’re from runoff, other plants, or buildings, can potentially damage vegetables—and create veggies you won’t want to consume. Raised beds are the best way…
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Decking Your garden is not too small to add some decking! Elaine recommends using decking to your advantage. She said: “Using decking to create another level is also a great way to maximise your garden space, especially if situated at the end of the garden to elongate the area. “This concept also works when creating…
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1 Drape Herbs From the Shed A Beautiful Mess 2 ID Herbs With Spoons Bless’er House If you’ve already figured out a spot for your herb garden, try getting creative with labels. This blogger used wooden spoons as garden markers for her herbs, giving her planter a charming look. See more at Bless’er House »…
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On today’s episode of ITV’s Love Your Garden, Alan Titchmarsh and the team worked tirelessly to transform the Jordan family garden in Southampton. Together the team gutted out and re-worked the space which was in a “sorry state”, in honour of Shelley, a mother-of-two who had sadly passed away from cancer before being able to fulfil her plans…
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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is back for 2025, and as ever, it’s packed with incredible garden inspiration for the growing season ahead. I visited the Show today and made note of all the garden trends that stood out above the rest. Among the beautiful planting schemes, climate resilience was a huge theme, along with…
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Gardens play a crucial role in encouraging wildlife production, as the plants, flowers and even your weeds provide bees and various other pollinators with the nectar to live well and thrive. Growing a bee-friendly garden is easier than you might think, and it also doesn’t mean you need to spend extortionate amounts on exotic flowers, either. The…
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One of our favourite parts of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the Houseplant Studios. Tucked away on the plateau in Ranelagh Gardens lies a wealth of indoor plant tips, innovative ideas to bring greenery into the home, and unexpected but creative ways to style them. We love the pizzazz that Main Avenue brings (the…
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Knowing which plants to avoid having around your outdoor pool can make a big difference to your enjoyment and pool landscaping ideas. Relaxing poolside against a cool, shady backdrop of lush leaves and fragrant blooms is hugely appealing, but some plants can lead to problems. Alicia Toedter, Education and Content Leader at pool care brand…