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Watering plants while away on vacation: how to keep the garden watered
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Garden room ideas: 17 garden buildings for spaces big and small
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Best plants that repel insects: keep bugs at bay with these plants
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How to cook on a charcoal grill: BBQ tips for steak, fish, pork and more
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Small deck ideas: 14 stylish ways to optimize less-than-large decking
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Best outdoor projector: liven up your garden parties with these top picks
Buying Guides
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Best exterior wood paint: for fences, furniture and decking
Buying Guide The best exterior wood paint for adding weather protection to garden fences, sheds, furniture, and decking, or for transforming your outside space with colour
By Alison Jones •
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Best weed killer: 5 must-have products to tackle weeds
Buying Guide Arm yourself with the best weed killer to take down unwanted plants and stop them from coming back
By Emily Shaw •
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Best outdoor lights: add stylish illumination to the garden
Buying Guide The best outdoor lights to brighten up your garden; from practical outdoor wall lights and pathway pedestal lighting, to atmospheric festoon and solar lighting
By Amelia Smith •
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Best outdoor wall lights: light up your porch and garden with ease
Buying Guide Equip your garden, patio and porch with some of the best outdoor wall lights for every style and budget
By Sarah Warwick •
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Best garden sprinkler: bless your lawn and borders with a top-notch sprinkler
Buying Guide Update your garden arsenal with one of the best garden sprinklers around and take the effort out of heatwave watering
By Sarah Warwick •
Outdoor Living
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Best solar lights 2021: energy-saving outdoor illumination
Buying Guide The best solar lights harness the sun's power to add night-time illumination to the garden; discover energy-saving wall lights, lanterns and string lights
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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Should you use Epsom salt in a kiddie pool to keep it clean? Here's what experts say
Outdoor Living Is the popular hack that uses Epsom salt in a kiddie pool a good idea? Find out before you stock up on salt this summer
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best outdoor lights: add stylish illumination to the garden
Buying Guide The best outdoor lights to brighten up your garden; from practical outdoor wall lights and pathway pedestal lighting, to atmospheric festoon and solar lighting
By Amelia Smith •
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Outdoor lighting ideas: 52 ways to create a cozy glow in your garden after dark
Ideas These outdoor lighting ideas will inspire you to illuminate your space in style – from ambience-boosting designs to practical solutions
By Ellen Finch •
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Best outdoor wall lights: light up your porch and garden with ease
Buying Guide Equip your garden, patio and porch with some of the best outdoor wall lights for every style and budget
By Sarah Warwick •
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Outdoor living space ideas: 18 looks that are perfect for relaxing and entertaining
Ideas These outdoor living space ideas are full of tips to turn your patio or deck into a cozy and stylish zone
By Linda Clayton •
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Patio furniture expert says you must do this to protect rattan furniture from a heatwave
Outdoor Living The steps to prevent damage and fading to your favorite patio pieces
By Anna Cottrell •
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Designers reveal the unconventional color you should paint your fence to make your plants pop
Gardens It’s time to sample a brave new hue in your garden – your plants will thank you for picking up the paintbrush
By Megan Slack •
Ideas
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Garden wall ideas: 21 stunning looks for the boundaries of your plot
Landscaping These garden wall ideas and expert tips will help you transform your plot's perimeter into an eye-catching feature
By Jill Morgan •
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Outdoor living space ideas: 18 looks that are perfect for relaxing and entertaining
Ideas These outdoor living space ideas are full of tips to turn your patio or deck into a cozy and stylish zone
By Linda Clayton •
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Side garden ideas: 11 ways to transform the small space alongside your house
Ideas Looking for inspiring side garden ideas? We've rounded up plenty of planting, layout, and styling inspo to help you make the most of the space
By Holly Crossley •
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Courtyard garden ideas: 22 stunning ways to transform small, walled spaces
Ideas Make the most of your compact space with these clever courtyard garden ideas that prove small can be stylish too
By Sarah Wilson •
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DIY fire pit ideas: 13 unique projects to bring warmth to your backyard
Ideas From budget solutions to statement designs, these DIY fire pit ideas are guaranteed to give your patio a cozy focal point
By Jill Morgan •
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Small garden pond ideas: 12 petite ponds for little backyards
Ideas These small garden pond ideas are ideal if you want to bring a soothing pool into your courtyard, patio, or other less-than-large space
By Holly Crossley •
Gardens
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The three paint colors you need to liven up your garden this summer, according to experts
Gardens Take note before you smarten up your deck or fence
By Millie Hurst •
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A couple give their garden an on-trend makeover with a pergola, fire pit and DIY water feature
Gardens They've taken a plain back garden and made it into a calming retreat with DIY know-how
By Millie Hurst •
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Best weed killer: 5 must-have products to tackle weeds
Buying Guide Arm yourself with the best weed killer to take down unwanted plants and stop them from coming back
By Emily Shaw •
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The RHS Garden Rosemoor is a rose delight – here are the 5 lessons we'd take from it for our rose gardens
Gardens Take valuable lessons on growing roses from one of the finest rose gardens in the country
By Anna Cottrell •
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Designers reveal the unconventional color you should paint your fence to make your plants pop
Gardens It’s time to sample a brave new hue in your garden – your plants will thank you for picking up the paintbrush
By Megan Slack •
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How to get rid of slugs: 13 natural ways to remove them from the garden
How To Follow our advice on how to get rid of slugs in the garden the chemical-free way – and without the need to kill them
By Sarah Wilson •
Furniture
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Patio furniture deals: the best outdoor sales of 2021
Furniture Find a bargain with these patio furniture deals; the biggest savings in this month's outdoor furniture sales from cheap outdoor sofas to discount dining sets
By Amy Lockwood •
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Furniture sellers warn that garden furniture prices could go up this summer
Furniture Garden furniture price hikes are likely to happen this summer. Everything we know about how prices will be affected
By Anna Cottrell •
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11 best outdoor benches: seating for the patio or garden
Buying Guide Discover the best outdoor benches – from classic wooden garden benches to handy storage seats and pretty patio and porch options
By Amy Lockwood •
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The best garden parasols 2021: top patio umbrellas for shade
Buying Guide The best garden parasols for some welcome shade, from the best cantilever garden parasol to stylish patio umbrellas
By Amy Lockwood •
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Best outdoor furniture
Bring style and comfort to your garden with the top outdoor furniture. There’s a design for every patio or yard in our selection.
By Sarah Warwick •
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Best outdoor furniture 2021: stylish patio sets for every space
Buying Guide Our top picks of the best outdoor furniture, from stylish Adirondack chairs and patio bistro sets to relaxation-ready outdoor sofas and lounge chairs
By Amy Lockwood •
Kids
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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 •
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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 •
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Best trampolines 2021: 9 buys that will have you jumping for joy
Kids Keep the whole family active and entertained with our pick of the best trampolines for every garden and budget
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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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 •
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Mud kitchen ideas: 20 fun and creative ways to keep little ones busy outside
Kids Get your kids outdoors with these mud kitchen ideas for back-to-basic crafts and tons of messy fun
By Jill Morgan •
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Cheap trampoline deals: grab a top buy and keep the kids entertained
Kids On the hunt for a cheap trampoline to give the kids hours of outdoor fun in lockdown and beyond? There's some fantastic savings to be made on these UK and US buys
By Beth Murton •
