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How to buy a lawnmower

How to buy a lawnmower

If you're looking for a snappy lawnmower to keep your garden in shape, read our savvy buyer's guide and get up to speed.

Garden party decorating

Garden party decorating

Transform your garden into an al fresco dining room with these ideas for cheap and cheerful outdoor party decorations.

Garden design: exploring your options

Garden design: exploring your options

Take control of your garden by working with what you have to create something truly fabulous.

Garden design: laying out your space

Garden design: laying out your space

A great design forms the backbone of a beautiful garden so read our guide to coming up with one that's perfect for your space.

Garden design: planting

Garden design: planting

Getting the plants in is the fun bit of putting your garden together. But how do you decide what to plant?

How to create a child-friendly garden

How to create a child-friendly garden

Help your kids enjoy the outdoors by creating a garden that encourages fun and activities, but is safe at the same time.

How to create a garden for pets

How to create a garden for pets

Make sure your garden is safe and secure for your pets with this helpful guide.

Garden design: assessing your plot

Garden design: assessing your plot

Before doing anything to your garden, take a close look at your existing plot.

How to lay garden gravel

How to lay garden gravel

Gravel is an easy way to get a fresh garden look and it won't cost you the earth. Here are our top tips to help you get to grips with laying it.

Garden design: lighting

Garden design: lighting

Getting lighting right in the garden means knowing when to say stop!

Garden design: surfaces

Garden design: surfaces

Gardens aren't just about lawns and flowerbeds. Your choice of hard surface matters too.

Garden design: water features

Garden design: water features

Don't splash your cash until you've immersed yourself in our guide to garden aquatics!

Garden design: pots & containers

Garden design: pots & containers

You'll get more out of your containers if you do a bit of proper planning first!

Garden design: beds & borders

Garden design: beds & borders

Good design is the key to producing planting arrangements with a wow factor.

Garden design: lawns

Garden design: lawns

You know what a classic lawn is supposed to look like. We'll tell you how to get there.

Unusual container planting

Unusual container planting

Try some of these unusual suggestions for container gardening to liven up your garden.