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Cheap paving ideas: 11 cost-effective solutions for patios and paths
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18 best outdoor furniture stores to shop for stylish patio furniture
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Pizza oven stand ideas: 12 great set-ups for outdoor cooking
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How to grow pak choi: expert planting, growing and care tips
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Best robot lawn mowers 2022: 7 robotic mowers for easy maintenance all year
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Growing celery from scraps: how to do it in 5 simple steps
Buying Guides
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Best garden hose: 7 buys to water or clean your outdoors with ease
Buying Guide Choose the best garden hose to keep the plants healthy and your garden happy. Even fill up the paddling pool or clean the car...
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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Best garden sprinklers: 6 top sprinkler systems to keep your grass green and luscious
Buying Guide These are the best garden sprinklers to water your lawn and borders, so you don’t have to
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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Best garden sprinklers for kids: 6 outdoor water toys for guaranteed fun in the sun
Kids The best garden sprinklers for kids to cool off, have fun and keep them entertained this summer
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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Best bird feeders: 8 stylish buys to attract feathered friends
Buying Guide The best bird feeders to add style to your garden and bring the birds to you. From squirrel-proof to RSPB approved...
By Louise Oliphant • 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
GardeningEtc Experts
Outdoor Living
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How to cool down a pool: swim in comfort this summer with our tips
How To Learn how to cool down a pool and you can enjoy a refreshing dip no matter how hot it gets outdoors
By Holly Crossley • Published
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This trick from a tablescaping expert is a must-try for fabulous floral displays
Ideas Elevate your alfresco get-togethers around the table with this gorgeous flower arranging technique
By Holly Crossley • Published
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10 shade sail mistakes: experts reveal the most common pitfalls
Outdoor Living These experts share the most common shade sail mistakes to watch out for when installing these much-loved outdoor living accessories
By Teresa Conway • Published
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Above ground pool ideas: 9 refreshing backyard features
Ideas Our stylish above ground pool ideas are perfect for those with smaller plots or budgets
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Best fire pit 2022: 6 top buys to bring warmth to your yard
Buying Guide These are the best fire pits for summer nights, from smokeless and propane to wood-burning and table fire pits
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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Chlorine shortage could threaten a summer of fun for pool and hot tub owners
Outdoor Living Reports of worldwide problems with the supply of chlorine are fuelling fears that backyard hot tubs and pools will be hit
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Pizza oven ideas: 12 ways to cook delicious pizza outdoors
Ideas From brick-built domes to tabletop models, these pizza oven ideas will help you grab a slice of the action in your backyard
By Jenny Wood • Published
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What color canopy is the coolest? The best choice for garden shading
Outdoor Living Once you know what color canopy is the coolest, chilling in the backyard is easy in a heatwave
By Teresa Conway • Published
Ideas
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Above ground pool ideas: 9 refreshing backyard features
Ideas Our stylish above ground pool ideas are perfect for those with smaller plots or budgets
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Backyard ideas: 29 ways to create a stunning outdoor space
Ideas On the lookout for new backyard ideas? We've put together plenty of design and landscaping schemes to get you inspired
By Holly Crossley • Published
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The best gardens around the globe revealed for 2022
Gardens The Society Of Garden Designers' awards shortlist has been announced, and the show stopping global gardens have plenty to inspire
By Teresa Conway • Published
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Pizza oven ideas: 12 ways to cook delicious pizza outdoors
Ideas From brick-built domes to tabletop models, these pizza oven ideas will help you grab a slice of the action in your backyard
By Jenny Wood • Published
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Backyard pool ideas: 26 refreshing swimming pool designs for your garden
Ideas Smart shapes, waterfalls, natural designs and more – these backyard pool ideas will make your outdoor space the envy of the neighborhood
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Decking ideas: 42 stylish outdoor living spaces to recreate in your backyard
Ideas Whether your plot is big or small, these decking ideas will take it to the next level
By Holly Crossley • Published
Gardens
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Gardening expert warns against using chemicals to create the 'perfect lawn'
Gardens One garden expert is warning against commercial products which promise the perfect lawn, because they damage the soil, insects and the ecosystem
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Watering plants: top tips on what to do, when to do it, and which tools to use
How To This guide on watering plants will help you keep your garden plants (and those in the house) looking their best all year
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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Best bird feeders: 8 stylish buys to attract feathered friends
Buying Guide The best bird feeders to add style to your garden and bring the birds to you. From squirrel-proof to RSPB approved...
By Louise Oliphant • Published
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The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2022: a complete guide
Gardens Discover all you need to know about the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2022 – the world's largest annual flower and garden festival
By Holly Crossley • Published
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The Queen’s must-have plants for every Royal garden revealed
Plants Add a regal touch to your own garden with the most popular plants from Her Majesty The Queen’s private gardens
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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June gardening jobs: 10 tasks to keep your plot in shape
Gardens Our list of essential June gardening jobs will help you to maintain your garden's health and color
By Ruth Hayes • Published
Furniture
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Best Adirondack chair
Looking for seating for your patio, porch, or lawn? These Adirondack chairs are a comfortable and elegant outdoor option.
By Sarah Warwick • 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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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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Best Adirondack chairs: 6 stylish buys for relaxing in style
Buying Guide Our list of the very best Adirondack chairs are just what you need to sit back, relax and unwind this summer
By Emily Grant • 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
Kids
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Black Friday trampoline deals: find cheap trampolines for every age group
Kids These Black Friday trampoline deals are great for those searching for gifts or something to keep fit. See cheap trampolines for every budget
By Beth Murton • Published
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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