Working remotely has been one knock-on effect of lockdown restrictions that many of us have welcomed. In April 2020, 46% of workers in the UK did some work at home, compared to 30% of the workforce in 2019, according to …
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Many of us may not have a large garden, but this year will see more of us making the most of what we do have. Treat your back-yard or compact garden as you would any small room in your home, …
We all like to send and receive lashings of love on Valentine’s Day, so make a loved one’s day extra special this year with our sumptuous rose flower gift. A bespoke flower gift looks twice as nice as a bunch …
Spring is historically the best time to sell a property – with properties selling fastest in March, according to home sellers advice group The Advisory. And with stiff competition from other sellers, first impressions really do count. According to a …
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Who would have thought a year ago that the way we use our homes would undergo such a dramatic change? But the pandemic has led to many of us staying at home more and re-thinking the way we use our …
Whether you’ve just moved home and simply don’t like the front door, or your old door is ill-fitting, rotten and in need of TLC, here’s the lowdown on materials, styles and prices for a grand new entrance. Should I paint …
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Garden Ideas on a Budget 1. Small Garden On a Budget Small gardens can be beautiful without spending lots of cash. This budget-friendly pallet is blinged up with vibrant paint and filled with inexpensive bedding plants. Bedding plants are cheap …
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Back Garden Ideas 1. Small Back Garden This small back garden is small but perfectly formed. It’s short on space but still manages to fit in a seating area, BBQ, and plenty of flowers for pollinators. The oversized pots make …
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Garden Room Ideas 1. Garden Room Extension This garden room extension is a big undertaking but it’ll create lots of extra room and increase the value of your home. The skylights make it bright and the styling is ultra-modern. The …
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Garden Seating Ideas 1. Garden Seating Area Here’s a cosy chair for your garden seating area. This egg chair is a modern version of a rocking chair and they look contemporary in an urban garden. Get one for each family …
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Garden Landscaping Ideas 1. Small Garden Landscaping This small landscaped garden has it all. Plenty of seating, lots of greenery, and great design. It goes to show you can have a small garden and still create a beautiful outside space. …
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Garden Bar Ideas 1. Garden Bar Design Ideas An outbuilding is the perfect garden bar design because it has security, a roof, and a ready-made serving-hatch window! Add a few bar stools, lights, even a table inside and you have …
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Garden Pond Ideas 1. Raised Garden Pond Check out this lovely raised garden pond. Raised ponds are a great way to prevent accidental falls or Rover diving in, and it also means you don’t have to dig out tons of …
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Garden Path Ideas 1. Garden Path Edging These large individual rocks add decorative detail to a garden path and have the added benefit of holding back wayward flowers. Individual rocks are great because you can use them in a straight …
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Fairy Garden Ideas 1. DIY Fairy Garden Can you spot how this fairy house is made? Lolly sticks! Let your inner Blue Peter out with this magical little home for fairies that’s just perfect indoors or outdoors. Match it to …
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Japanese Garden Ideas 1. Japanese Garden For Small Spaces Here are all the aspects of a Japanese garden but in a small space! We have running water, rocks, decorative sands, and the Buddha combined to make a small but perfectly …
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Garden Fence Ideas 1. Front Garden Fence A front garden presents your home to the world so it needs to look good. A white fence always looks fresh, and fence posts let in plenty of light to keep your flowers …
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Garden Wall Ideas 1. Front Garden Wall A front garden wall can create a backdrop for something much more interesting. Here white trunked trees stand out against the darker wall and bring height, whilst box balls add lower interest. Simple …
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Garden Patio Ideas 1. Small Patio Garden A perfect design for small patio gardens, this urban garden incorporates two small patios made from tumbled pavers. A diagonal flagstone path splits the space which makes the garden look bigger. The edges …
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Garden Decking Ideas 1. Decking For Sloping Gardens Tiered decking suits a sloped garden. By building tiers you conquer the slopes and make several practical flat decks to work and play on. This useful two-tier deck incorporates four-tier stairs so …
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There are endless possibilities for your front garden! We’ve sourced 30 of the best front garden ideas to inspire you to get creative. 1. Front Garden Border Source Lots of us have boring tarmacked parking spaces, but you can switch …
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Take a journey of DIY discovery, and see exactly what’s possible in your garden with a bit of creative flair and elbow grease. We’ve sourced the very best garden design ideas that are creative, fun & achievable in a weekend! …
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Don’t let a busy lifestyle and lack of outdoor space curb your dreams of sustainable living! A vertical hydroponic garden is the definitive low-maintenance gardening technique that offers delicious chemical free produce, benefitting your body, pocket and the environment. Vertical …
Garden Lighting Ideas Just because the sun goes in, doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying your garden. OK, so it does get rather chilly at night here, but it’s nothing a blanket, a cuppa tea and a fire pit can’t …
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Quell the cries of boredom this weekend with a DIY garden racetrack. Ridiculously easy and insanely impressive, this nifty little project will have your mini Stigs spellbound for hours on end. Guaranteed to put an end to lockdown tedium, this …
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Not everyone enjoys lazing on a recliner in sunny weather, and for those who prefer to be active, lawn games are the ideal compromise for a lively yet relaxing pastime. We came across this amazing DIY bowling alley that is …
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It’s a sunny Friday evening at the end of a long work week and you’re longing for a cold beer and some well-deserved respite in your garden. The last thing you want interrupting your peaceful refuge is the sight of …
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There’s something incredibly magical about gardening. Place a seed in the soil, add water and sunlight, and – presto – you’ve got a living, growing plant. That magic can enthral adults, but it has an incredible effect on children. Involving …
Many gardeners disagree with the idea of sticking to a particular design, feeling it will stunt or dampen their creativity. However, the opposite is often true- a well-designed plot can unify your garden, giving it a stronger sense of purpose …
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City living has its drawbacks, and one of the biggest sacrifices that people make when choosing to live in an urban area is outdoor space. Looking out onto a misshapen, concrete filled yard can be disheartening, and small gardens often …
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Garden mirrors. Two words that don’t seem to fit together very well. Mirrors belong in bathrooms and hallways, used for shaving and putting on makeup, right? So, does a mirror really serve a purpose in the garden, apart from admiring …
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It’s the subtle touches in your garden that make all the difference. So I’ve sourced 66 of the most creative garden edging ideas that will set your garden apart. Some of them are high-end and uber modern, others cheap and …
About to throw out that old chest of drawers or rusting chandelier? Don’t! Upcycling ideas have exploded in popularity recently, and it’s not difficult to see why. What could be more satisfying than taking an old disused item and creating …
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Is your garden crying out for some new accessories that you just can’t afford? Our DIY garden pallet ideas will take your outdoor sanctuary from derelict to delightful with minimal expense and effort! You don’t need any special carpentry skills, …
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Is your garden shed bursting at the seams? Are you sick of tripping over garden tools and DIY equipment that just seems to be moved from one spot to the other without ever finding a permanent home? Then take a …
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Elegant Christmas Garden Ideas Take your winter garden from boring to blissful this festive season with some simple yet effective DIY projects for the garden! Winter is an in-between time for gardens. Short days and poor light mean that even …
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