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Garden party planning: 8 essential tips and tricks from the experts
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Best lawn mower 2022: 15 top cordless, robot, petrol, electric and push mowers
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Pool deck ideas: 11 looks for surrounding a swimming pool
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How to drain a hot tub: a simple step-by-step guide
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Alternatives to grass: 10 easy no-mow options for your garden
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Pergola lighting ideas: 12 ways to illuminate your garden structure
Buying Guides
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12 best sun loungers: stylish and practical garden loungers and reclining chairs
Buying Guide The best sun loungers for enjoying the summer sunshine; from luxury sun loungers for ultimate relaxation to the best reclining chairs for the garden
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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Best pool floats: 14 top buys for a summer of fun
Buying Guide Our list of the very best pool floats will keep everyone entertained in the water this summer
By Emily Grant • Published
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Best festoon lights: 8 picks to illuminate your space in style
Buying Guide Set the mood with the best festoon lights to brighten up your outdoor space
By Molly Cleary • Published
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Best outdoor bean bags: chill out in style and comfort
Buying Guide Sit back, relax and unwind on these stylish outdoor bean bags; versatile garden seating for laidback summer living
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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21 best garden benches: wooden, metal, and rattan, here are our top picks for your outside space
Buying Guide The best garden benches for your courtyard, patio, or lawn; from classic wooden garden benches to decorative metal bench seats and colourful, contemporary outdoor designs
By Amy Lockwood • Published
GardeningEtc Experts
Outdoor Living
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How to throw a garden tea party: simple solutions for a fun get-together
How To Take summer celebrations up a level by hosting a garden tea party in the backyard for your nearest and dearest
By Lisa Fazzani • Published
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Expert reveals the one garden task that should always be left to the professionals
Outdoor Living Whether you’re thinking about adding new outside lights or plugging in a hot tub, it's best to call in the experts to sort out your outdoor electrics
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Festival party ideas: 10 ways to host a fun summer gathering
Ideas These festival party ideas are perfect if you want to throw your own Glastonbury or Coachella event in your backyard this summer
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to cook on a fire pit: 6 top tips for creating delicious, rustic food outdoors
How To If you want to learn how to cook on a fire pit to elevate your alfresco dining, this advice is for you
By Holly Crossley • Published
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The indoor trend that's making its way outdoors
Outdoor Living When it comes to relaxing outside, the outdoor corner sofa is turning into our favorite furniture choice – here’s why
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Best outdoor lights: 6 types to illuminate in style
Buying Guide These are the best outdoor lights to brighten up your outdoor living space. From practical outdoor wall and pathway lighting to stylish festoon and solar buys
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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Patio lighting ideas: 21 ways to illuminate your outdoor seating space
Ideas These stunning patio lighting ideas will add an extra dose of ambience to your plot
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Backyard movie night ideas: 10 fun ways to host the ultimate alfresco evening
Ideas Our backyard movie night ideas are perfect for summertime entertaining – from styling inspiration to fabulous food
By Holly Crossley • Published
Ideas
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Festival party ideas: 10 ways to host a fun summer gathering
Ideas These festival party ideas are perfect if you want to throw your own Glastonbury or Coachella event in your backyard this summer
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Patio lighting ideas: 21 ways to illuminate your outdoor seating space
Ideas These stunning patio lighting ideas will add an extra dose of ambience to your plot
By Holly Crossley • Published
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12 DIY outdoor bench ideas to try in your backyard
Ideas These DIY outdoor bench ideas will inspire you to get creative and put together stylish and unique seating for your garden
By Jill Morgan • Published
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Backyard movie night ideas: 10 fun ways to host the ultimate alfresco evening
Ideas Our backyard movie night ideas are perfect for summertime entertaining – from styling inspiration to fabulous food
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Landscaping with gravel: 14 ways to use this versatile material in your yard
Landscaping Try landscaping with gravel for a quick and easy garden transformation that looks super professional
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Patio ideas: 41 inspiring designs for outdoor paved areas
Ideas Spruce up your plot with our patio ideas – from fabulous garden furniture and heaters to chic paving and more
By Holly Crossley • Published
Gardens
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The historical garden trend that's set to be big at the Chelsea Flower Show
Gardens The new Morris & Co garden will show visitors at the Chelsea Flower Show why the Arts & Crafts movement is just as relevant today
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022: what to expect from this year's event
Gardens Plan your visit to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 with our guide, including what to see and ticket info
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Community gardening: the joys of growing greener spaces together
Gardens Community gardening is on the up – we explore what it is, the benefits, and how you can get involved
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Why a large garden is a home's biggest asset
Gardens A new report gives the lowdown on why generous outdoor space will make your home popular with buyers
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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May gardening jobs: our list of the 10 top tasks this month
Gardens Our list of essential May gardening jobs will keep your patch in tip-top shape throughout the warmer months
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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Using white vinegar to kill dandelions – experts react to the viral weed hack
Gardens This simple trick has the internet’s approval, but what do the garden gurus think?
By Megan Slack • Published
Furniture
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12 DIY outdoor bench ideas to try in your backyard
Ideas These DIY outdoor bench ideas will inspire you to get creative and put together stylish and unique seating for your garden
By Jill Morgan • Published
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12 best sun loungers: stylish and practical garden loungers and reclining chairs
Buying Guide The best sun loungers for enjoying the summer sunshine; from luxury sun loungers for ultimate relaxation to the best reclining chairs for the garden
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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Patio umbrella ideas: 10 stylish looks for creating shade in the summer
Ideas Create a summer-ready outdoor space with these smart patio umbrella ideas - there's one to suit every backyard
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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21 best garden benches: wooden, metal, and rattan, here are our top picks for your outside space
Buying Guide The best garden benches for your courtyard, patio, or lawn; from classic wooden garden benches to decorative metal bench seats and colourful, contemporary outdoor designs
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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Garden furniture paint ideas: 12 easy and colorful updates for tables and seating
Ideas Give your backyard a quick and easy makeover with these garden furniture paint ideas. All for the price of a can of paint!
By Teresa Conway • Published
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Front porch furniture ideas: 11 chic setups to transform the front of your home
Ideas These front porch furniture ideas will inspire you to make the most of your entranceway
By Holly Crossley • Published
Kids
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Best Nerf guns: 9 foam dart toys for endless garden fun
Kids For wars in the backyard with your kids or make-believe indoors, these are the best Nerf guns out there in 2021
By Natasha Brinsmead • Published
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Fairy garden ideas: 13 ways to bring some magic to your backyard
Ideas Our imaginative fairy garden ideas are a brilliant way to keep children entertained and amused outdoors
By Jill Morgan • Published
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How to hang a tree swing: advice for safely securing a swing from a branch
How To Our guide on how to hang a tree swing is just what you need to give kids hours of entertainment outdoors
By Holly Crossley • Published
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5 very cute tree swings for garden fun in 2021 – from £20
Buy a tree swing to entertain the kids this spring and summer – these ones our Shopping Editor has found are stylish and affordable...
By Annie Collyer • Published
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Garden activities for kids: 31 fun-filled ways to keep children entertained outdoors
Kids Turn up the fun factor in your plot with these garden activities for kids – from great games, awesome play equipment, nature ideas and more
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Garden play area ideas: 10 ways to create fun-filled environments for little ones
Kids Are you looking for garden play area ideas? Take a look at these suggestions – from inspiring climbing equipment to making the most of nature and more
By Holly Crossley • Published