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Pool ideas - everything you need to know about design that makes a splash
From size to shape to the best material, pool ideas explained by top landscape architects who have designed the best backyard swimming spots around
By Alyssa Bird • Published
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Sunflowers care - a guide to the most beautiful types to grow and how to get them to bloom
Getting sunflowers care right means you'll have bold, splashy bloom, the stars of the summer garden. But, with over 70 varieties to choose from, where to start?
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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10 beautiful pool house ideas to complete your dream back yard
From cozy outdoor living rooms to self-contained guest houses, our pool house ideas are sure to inspire you to add this luxurious addition to your pool
By Hebe Hatton • Last updated
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How to build an outdoor kitchen – expert advice for creating a stylish new cooking space
Here's everything you need to know about how to build an outdoor kitchen, with expert advice for when just a barbecue isn't enough
By Ruth Doherty • Last updated
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Low maintenance garden ideas: 12 ways to make your outdoor space chore free
If you want a low maintenance garden ideas then follow these suggestions to make sure you get plenty of downtime on the lounger. Gardening doesn’t get easier than this
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Outdoor heating ideas: 10 stylish ways to heat up your patio all year round
Make more of long summer evenings with our outdoor heating ideas, from modern fire pits and rustic chimineas to cozy built-in fireplaces and stylish electric heaters
By Hebe Hatton • Last updated
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10 pool deck ideas to create the perfect spot for summer lounging
Design your dream escape to bask in the sun or relax in the shade with these stylish pool deck ideas
By Hebe Hatton • Last updated
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Outdoor BBQ ideas - 10 ways to style a BBQ in a modern garden
Make hosting alfresco even more stylish with our gorgeous (but practical) outdoor BBQ ideas
By Hebe Hatton • Last updated
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How to design a small garden – an expert guide to making the most of a tiny outdoor space
Make the most of even the tiniest of spaces with our expert guide to how to design a small garden – design tips, decor advice, planting ideas, and furniture choices we cover it all
By Hebe Hatton • Last updated
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How to build a home office in your garden
Working from home not quite working out? Building a home office in your garden can provide the perfect secluded workspace – here's everything you need to know
By Hebe Hatton • Last updated
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How to make a small garden look bigger – 12 beautiful ways to maximize space
Small garden, big plans? We have plenty of inspiring ideas and expert tips to make a small garden look bigger
By Hebe Hatton • Last updated
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12 modern summer house ideas – how to create a serene escape in your own garden
Be inspired to add an extra space to relax in, work from or even host guests in with these gorgeous summer house ideas...
By Hebe Hatton • Last updated
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14 inspiring garden office ideas to create the working from home set up
Be inspired by these stylish garden office ideas and get started building a serene place to work at home
By Lotte Brouwer • Published
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Japanese garden ideas: 8 of the best ways to add some calming zen to your outdoor space
Experts like Monty Don explain how Japanese garden ideas can help you take a mindful moment outside
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to make a small garden into a flower haven with Arthur Parkinson's expert advice
Gardener and author Arthur Parkinson expert ideas will turn a small garden into a beautiful haven full of flowers
By Pip Rich • Last updated
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Privacy fence ideas: 12 stylish ways to up the privacy in your garden
Because good fences make good neighbors, right? Be inspired by our privacy fence ideas and find plenty of ways to make even an urban garden feel more secluded
By Hebe Hatton • Published
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Flower bed ideas – 10 sleek modern planting schemes to recreate in your garden
Be inspired by these flower bed ideas to add beautiful color, exciting textures and divine scents to your garden
By Hebe Hatton • Published
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Sensory gardens - what they are, how to make one, why you should
Sensory gardens are the latest trend, loved for their healing properties. Here's how to make one
By Fleur Britten • Published
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How to choose plants for your modern garden: 10 designer tricks that work
Find out how to choose plants for your modern garden. By the way, it’s much easier if you choose a theme and stick with it
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to plan a modern garden - the 10 top tips you absolutely need to know
A good layout combined with the right planting is the key to how to plan a modern garden
By Sarah Wilson • Last updated
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This gorgeous Made garden hammock is new and still in stock
This garden hammock is a hidden gem on the Made website. It's a stylish way to soak up the British summertime. And, it's just £79...
By Annie Collyer • Published
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The 5 most beautiful flowers to plant now - here's what the experts recommend
There’s a smorgasbord of beautiful flowers out there that are plantable right now. We asked the experts for their top picks to ease you into making up your mind
By Sarah Wilson • Last updated
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How to bring the outdoors in: 23 fun and modern ways to embrace the outdoors in your home
Here are some of our favourite methods on how to bring the outdoors in. No garden, patio, balcony or terrace needed...
By Lotte Brouwer • Published
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Modern garden lighting ideas: illuminating ideas for your outdoor space
Choosing good garden lighting has never been easier. Here's how to decide what’s right for you
By Sarah Wilson • Last updated
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5 things to do in the garden that make you happy
Gardening makes us happy – it’s a given. But you can add to the happy quota by focusing on a few special things that will make time spent in your garden doubly soothing.
By Sarah Wilson • Last updated
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5 things to do in the garden now, and 5 things that can wait until later
It's time to get your garden in shape. Here's what to do now to plan, plant and maintain your garden so it looks good all summer long (and what can wait a while)
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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The best outdoor kitchen appliances for hosting al fresco
Our edit of the best outdoor kitchen appliances will make socialising fun and faff-free this winter
By Jess Denham • Last updated
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Why everyone needs a backyard beach...
Forget swimming pools, Summer 2018 is all about the backyard beach
By Lotte Brouwer • Last updated
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Winter outdoor space ideas: how to make the most of your garden
Winter outdoor spaces can be transformed into the cosiest place to spend the colder months
By Emma Ledger • Last updated
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