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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…
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Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? Penpak Ngamsathain 1 Wishing Well Fountain Penpak Ngamsathain Try this fun water fountain idea! Building a small brick well around your water source, then erect a weathered wood frame around it. Hang an old-fashioned…
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What Lighting Is Best for the Garden? The best lighting for a garden is a mix of warm, ambient light and bright, cooler light. Warm, ambient light works well for highlighting trees, plants, or flowers, and creating a relaxing atmosphere if you plan to use your outdoor space at night. Brighter, cooler light creates visibility…
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Spring is all about relishing the warm weather, taking in the colorful blooms, and finally getting to spend time in your garden. And now that we’re finally bringing our gardens out of hibernation, we’re interested in finding ways to elevate the outdoor ambiance. One such concept that’s truly having its moment in the sun is…
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Looking for Zen garden ideas on a budget? This garden style is all about bringing tranquillity into your outdoor space. Luckily, many of the best Zen garden ideas involve materials which are cheap to source – think gravel, cobbles and sand – and it’s a minimalist concept, meaning you won’t have to worry about splurging…
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Written by a rooftop farm founder in NYC, this is perhaps the most terrace-relevant book on the list. Annie combines real-world urban experience with horticultural depth. She covers light, weight, soil types, irrigation, crop planning, and more, all with an upbeat, solution-oriented tone. It’s a love letter to growing green above the city, and it…