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Gardening
How to Create a Wildlife-friendly Garden in Winter
By Victoria Harrison
Browse these wildlife garden design ideas to help you create a home for bugs, birds and bees
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Gardening
How to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring
By Claudia De Yong
There are lots of things you can do right now so your garden’s good to go as soon as spring arrives
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How To
How to Plant a Container That Will Last All Winter
By Claudia De Yong
Pep up your patio throughout the season with container plants that will add shape and colour to your outdoor space
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Gardening
10 Trees That Will Add Autumn Colour to Your Garden
By Claudia De Yong
Bring rich colour to your outside space by planting a tree with leaves that turn a glorious hue in autumn
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Exteriors
7 Timber Cladding Ideas for Your Extension
By Victoria Harrison
Considering a wood exterior for your extension? Be inspired by these striking properties
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Gardening
How to Create a Wildlife-friendly Garden in Autumn
By Victoria Harrison
As high summer mellows into autumn, here are a few jobs you can do to turn your garden into a wildlife haven
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Gardening
How to Grow Plants from Cuttings this September
By Claudia De Yong
Prolong your tender shrubs and half-hardy perennials by taking cuttings this autumn
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Garden Design
Illuminate Your Garden With One of These Wall Light Ideas
By Victoria Harrison
Be inspired by these transforming garden lighting design tips
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Garden Design
9 Neat Garden Storage Ideas
By Susannah Hutchison
Clear the deck(ing) and stash away garden essentials with these shed-free solutions
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Outdoor Living
17 Country Gardens That Epitomise Dreamy Outdoor Living
By Victoria Harrison
Pass the teapot – these perfect garden corners have ‘unwind’ and ‘relax’ written all over them
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Gardening
Which Plants Should I Choose for my Garden Pond?
By Claudia De Yong
Ready to plant up your pond or water feature, but not sure where to start? Read this expert guide
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