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I Asked Landscape Designers: "How Can I Create a More Private Garden, Without Buying Anything New?"With some strategic positioning and a little resourcefulness, you can turn any outdoor space into a secluded sanctuary
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Sorry but Water Butts Are Ugly — These ‘Dipping Tanks’ Are the Beautiful Way to Store Rainwater in Your GardenPart rainwater harvesting, part water feature, garden designers are specifying these designs in gardens for practicality and good looks
By Eve Williams Published
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'Papasan' Chairs Are Officially Back — These Are the Most Stylish (and Insanely Comfortable) Outdoor VersionsIt's the coziest way to up your outdoor living room game
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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3 Pergola Trends That Won't Just Make Your Garden Look More Expensive in 2026, but Actually Add Value to Your Home, too"It’s an architectural bridge between the home and the landscape", landscape architects explain, and these are the styles we're favoring right now
By Nicky Rampley-Clarke Published
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By Livingetc Published
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The 50 Best, Brightest, and Most Beautiful Summertime Buys for Your Garden, Curated by an Editor Who Takes Sunshine SeriouslyI've spent the last few months scouring the latest releases to hand-pick the most need-to-know pieces for your outdoor area
By Emma Breislin Published
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Forget Tacky Plastic Garden Storage Boxes — This Weathered Steel Chest Is So Much More Stylish for Keeping Your Outdoor Cushions InYour garden cushions deserve a stylish spot to rest when not in use, and we've just found the best-looking option out there
By Maya Glantz Published
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5 Things Guests Will Always Notice in Your Garden That Promise to Make a Positive Lasting Impression, According to Landscape DesignersThese simple yet effective elements will ensure your guests remember your garden for all the right reasons
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This Just-Launched Outdoor Stool From IKEA Is the Most Space-Efficient Way to Add Extra Garden Seating — And Our Editor Even Keeps One in His BedroomYour new secret weapon for hosting garden parties and elevating picnics this summer
By Eve Williams Published
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Sorry Citronella Candles, but These 3 Fragrances Are Much More Enjoyable to Burn in Your Garden to Keep Pests at BayThese blends will keep bugs at bay without overwhelming your al fresco atmosphere
By Amiya Baratan Published
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"I'm a Garden Designer — Here's How I Approach Changing Up My Garden's Planting in Spring When I Want to Try Something New"Just because you chose a planting scheme once doesn't mean you're stuck with it forever. However, there are tricks to make the transition work
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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This Design-y Gardening Brand Just Released a Cool Camo Collection Inspired By Japanese GardensFrom kneeling pads to secateur holsters, this is 'camo' you won't want to hide
By Olivia Emily Published
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These Pizza Oven Accessories Are As Chic as They Are Practical, and Will Elevate Your Outdoor Hosting Setup This SeasonAfter years of trying a whole range of pizza oven accessories, these are the ones I recommend you have on your radar (or in your basket)
By Debbie Black Published
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Forget Jumbled, Ugly Sheds — These 'Garden Closets' Are Such a Better Size, and Way Less of an Eyesore for Your Outdoor SpaceBring more vertical storage to your garden, without running the risk of a shed piled high with junk
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Compact, Super Stylish, and Budget-Friendly? This Take on a Modern Potting Bench Is a Genius Garden FindIf you're just beginning your gardening journey, a practical (and stylish) potting bench is an essential — and this one ticks all of our boxes
By Maya Glantz Published
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Outdoor Showers Aren't Just for Beach Houses Anymore — And Design-Wise, They've Become Almost ArchitecturalPretty, practical, and even offering wellness possibilities, it's no surprise that outdoor showers are 2026's most sought-after garden design feature
By Nicky Rampley-Clarke Published
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How to Squeeze More Seating Into a Small Garden (Even When You Think You've Maxed Out Your Space)Turns out, bigger does not always mean better when it comes to fitting more people in
By Lucy Lindfield Published
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This Built-in Outdoor Seating Trend Brings Color, Texture, and Style to Your Garden — And It’s Easy to DIYTiled benches aren’t just practical for outdoor spaces, they make for an easy-to-achieve finish that packs in design drama
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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The Experts Have Decided — These Are the 5 Outdoor Lighting Trends They Predict Will Rule in 2026 and BeyondWe hate to say it, but those tired fairy lights aren't going to cut it this year — these are all the hottest trends to light up your garden this summer
By Maya Glantz Published
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Wait, This Might Just Be the Chicest Fire Pit I've Seen This Year — Minimalist, Sophisticated, and Sleek, It Will Prolong Your Summer Evenings OutdoorsEveryone knows a good fire pit is an outdoor hosting essential, and this one from Ferm Living is my top pick for summer 2026
By Maya Glantz Published
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Before and After — Once Just an Artificial Lawn, This Small London Garden Has Been Transformed to Feel a Hundred Times Bigger Than Its Actual FootprintThis garden feels like a series of indoor rooms taken outside, bringing a sense of comfort to everything from outdoor lounging to al fresco cooking
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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These 'Blow-Up' Solar Lights Look So Magical Floating on the Surface of a Pool — They Cast "Very Nice Reflections," Says One ReviewYou can also hang them or group them on the ground for immediate visual impact in your outdoor space
By Ellis Cochrane Published
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IKEA's Chic Outdoor Lounge Chair Is the Simple Addition That Will Instantly Elevate Your Space — It’s Comfortable, Durable, and Looks Way More Expensive Than It IsIt's not hard to see why so many pieces from IKEA's NÄMMARÖ series have flown off the shelves, and for under £100, I'm amazed that this stylish number is still in stock (for now)
By Debbie Black Published
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Don't Buy a Basic Garden Shed — These 12 Pieces of Outdoor Storage Don't Take Up as Much Room and Look Much, Much BetterGone are the days of simply hiding clutter. Now, storage should be thoughtfully chosen to seamlessly integrate into your outdoor space
By Miaad Latoof Published
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All the Best Gardens Right Now Look 'Overgrown' — Here's How to Get the Full, Wild Aesthetic, Without Things Looking MessyIn a pushback to the overwhelming rise in AI, we're increasingly embracing the wild, unruly ways of nature — and it looks good
By Maya Glantz Published
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This 'Stacked Bond' Layout for Garden Patios and Paths Is the One Trick to Make Outdoor Spaces Feel Elevated and 'Less Busy'A simple shift in how you arrange small, rectangular pavers can set the tone for a more stylish and contemporary garden, says this landscape designer
By Luke Arthur Wells Published
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5 Things That Will Make Your Garden Smell Expensive — These Are the Rich, Evocative Scents You Get in the Most Luxurious Outdoor SpacesFrom planting ideas to al fresco fragrance formats, these additions will lure you into spending more time in your backyard
By Amiya Baratan Published
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5 Garden Seating Mistakes That Are Making Your Outdoor Space Way Less Comfortable — And What to Do to Fix ThemTurns out, creating an idyllic outdoor space is not all about mood board moments
By Lucy Lindfield Published
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Sorry, but Rattan Feels 'Uninspired' These Days — Here's the Outdoor Furniture Material Designers Are Choosing to Sit on InsteadSorry, but rattan is out in 2026. But there is one material that is very much *in* with designers instead
By Pip Rich Published
