Garden Design

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Upgrade your garden with these simple tips

A well-maintained garden is not only visually appealing but also creates a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere for you and your family. If you’re looking to upgrade your garden, there are several simple tips you can follow to enhance its beauty and functionality. In this article, we will explore some practical ideas and resources to help […]

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19 Robot Lawn Mower Garage Ideas to House Your Grass Pet

While robotic mowers are designed to be sturdy, it’s a good idea to protect your mower from weather extremes when it’s docked in the charging station. Here’s a list of 19 robot garage ideas to inspire you.

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Garden Screen Design Ideas 2023: Enhancing Your Garden’s Beauty and Functionality

Garden screens are a stylish addition to any outdoor space, but their aesthetic appeal isn’t their only advantage. They also provide privacy, shelter and shade, allowing you to create a tranquil outdoor space for you, your family and your friends to enjoy.

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Rock Edging Ideas -10 Ways to Use Stones

“What on earth can I do with all these stones?” is a frequent question from inexperienced gardeners. Here are some solutions to help you work out what to do if you’ve got an especially stony patch.

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26 Privacy Fence Ideas to Keep Unwanted Eyes Away From Your Space

There’s nothing like sitting back and relaxing in your garden, that is until… the head of your friendly neighbour pops over the fence. No one wants to be overlooked in their outdoor space and fortunately, there are many ways to create privacy.

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Sloped Garden Ideas: 15 Ways to Work With a Gradient in Your Garden

Sloping gardens can be tricky areas to landscape, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be done. However you plan to use your garden and whatever size it is, there are many ways to work with what you have.

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32 Garden Decking Ideas to Transform Your Outdoors

Whether used to level an uneven garden or extend your outdoor living space, laying decking is an effective way to transform your garden and make it more accessible.

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10 Outdoor Pizza Oven Stand Ideas for Delicious Garden Pizza

If cooking outdoors is one of your favourite activities, an outdoor pizza oven will work wonders. Take a look at some brilliant pizza oven area ideas.

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6 Wheelchair-Accessible Garden Design Elements for Easier Gardening

In June of this year, my gardening life was rudely interrupted by 2 broken heels. Read on for my garden wheelchair experiences and discover some innovative ideas to improve garden design for wheelchair users.

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12 Circular Lawn Ideas for a Round Garden Design

Introducing a circular lawn to your garden is one of the most transformative things you can do to your outdoor space. Whether your garden is small or large, formal or informal and flat or sloping, there’s a circular lawn for every scenario.

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UK Gardening Statistics: Fascinating Garden Facts

It’s no secret that Brits love to garden and we’ve rounded up some of the most interesting garden statistics, facts and figures regarding garden activities across the UK.

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Best Plants For Shady Areas Of The Garden

If your garden has a few shady spots, you might be wondering what plants will grow there. Luckily, there are several shade-loving species that you can add to your garden.

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10 Railway Sleepers Garden Edging Ideas

If you’re wondering how you can tidy up your garden without making extreme changes, why not try using versatile railway sleepers?  Sturdy railway sleepers are the perfect solution to many landscaping problems.

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Planter Boxes With Bench Seating Ideas

After a hard day’s work in the garden, there’s nothing better than sitting on a bench with a cuppa. Whether you prefer a raised bed with a lounger bench seat or two planter boxes with a bench in between, keep reading for ideas to find a planter bench that best suits your space.

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Garden Furniture And Fire Pit Ideas

Are you thinking of installing a fire pit with some comfortable seating options around it? Fire pits can be a fantastic addition to your outdoor space if done correctly.

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25 Shade Loving Plants That Grow Well in UK Gardens

The right plants will make gardening in the shade quite enjoyable, even to novice gardeners. Let’s take a look at which plants grow well in the shade.

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How to Choose the Best Trellis for Honeysuckle: Tips & Ideas

Selecting a trellis for honeysuckle is important to keep the plant tamed. Here’s everything you need to know to select the best trellis for your honeysuckle. 

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Where Did Trellis Originate?

Trellis is a support we use for climbing plants such as vines and roses and its use dates back centuries. Let’s take a look at trellis round the world… 

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Do Nasturtiums Climb Trellis? How to Train Climbing Nasturtium

Nasturtiums are wonderful climbers which will provide colour in your garden for months. Discover 4 simple ideas to trellis nasturtiums.

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Will Jasmine Climb Trellis? How to Train Star Jasmine Vine

Whilst jasmine can grow rogue, it will eventually end up becoming a tangled mess. Train jasmine to grow against a trellis to gain maximum visual impact.

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Why Is Well-Draining Soil Important For Plant Health?

How does draining affect our plants? Find out the importance of well-draining soil for plant health, how to recognise draining problems and how to fix them.

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Is Mulch The Same As Compost?

Mulching and composting is very important for gardening, but knowing the difference between them is what makes your garden the talk of the town.

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Which Trellis Is Best For Climbing Roses?

Climbing roses look stunning. To help you enjoy your garden, read on for tips and tricks for selecting a trellis and training your climbing rose. 

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Why Build a Trellis – 7 Easy & Affordable DIY Trellis Ideas

Why build a trellis you ask? If you’ve been shopping for one, you saw how overpriced they are. So here’s how to build a trellis for half the money.

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How to Create a Garden Plan

Let’s look at how to create a garden plan in stages, so that you can better visualise your ideal garden and begin making it a reality.

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How to Transform a Garden on a Budget

Trying to transform your garden on a budget? Here are our favourite ideas for creating a stylish outdoor space without breaking the bank.

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Fresh & Creative Vegetable Garden Ideas

Vegetable garden ideas for every space, from full-sized beds to balconies and patios – get growing today!

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Square Foot Gardening: Tips and Tricks

Maximise your yield and minimise your effort with square foot gardening – a practical, easy way to grow crops in any garden.

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Raised Bed Gardening Ideas

Raised bed gardening can make a cluttered garden look tidy, or create depth in an empty space. Read our tips for raising your garden beds!

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13 Garden Focal Point Ideas to Create the Star of Your Garden

Whether it’s an arrangement of plants or an architectural structure, having a garden focal point is what gives your landscaping purpose.

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18 Container Gardening Ideas: Potted Planting Arrangements

Container gardens are fantastic for anyone that’s getting to grips with gardening, growing plants in a limited space or adding a pop of colour to paved areas.

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6 Bird Friendly Garden Ideas to Attract Our Cute Little Friends

Welcome wildlife to your garden with these bird friendly garden ideas, including bird feeders, bird boxes and bird baths.

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Tips for Growing a Shade Garden

Our tips for growing a shade garden includes a stunning variety of plants that will grow in partial shade, in a garden without full sun.

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11 Bottle Garden Ideas (Growing Plants in Glass Bottles Made Easy)

Do you wish you had more outdoor space? Learn how to grow a bottle garden and bring nature inside with these helpful tips and stunning ideas.

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22 Foodscaping Ideas for a Stunning Edible Garden

Enjoy a garden that’s literally good enough to eat by growing a foodscape. These 22 foodscaping ideas will get you started.

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The Best Garden Ideas for Wildlife in the UK

We have an incredible range of common species across the UK, and encouraging insects, birds and animals into your garden is an easy way to learn more about them.

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7 Best Fast-Growing Hedges for Privacy in Your UK Garden

Fed up of hearing and seeing the neighbours? Take a look at these fast-growing hedges for privacy in your garden.

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17 DIY Kids Garden Play Area Ideas: Bring the Fun Outdoors

In the busy world we live in, gardens have never been a more valuable space for giving your little ones somewhere to safely play outside.

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Best Traffic Noise Reduction Fences to Soundproof a Garden

Restore the tranquility of your outdoor space with fences that reduce traffic noise in your garden.

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17 Long Garden Ideas to Design a Narrow Outdoor Area

Long, narrow gardens are a staple in British towns and suburbs. The thing is, the dimensions of a long garden can be quite tricky. Read our best tips and ideas for long gardens.

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18 Concrete Garden Ideas for Small & Big Yard Landscaping

Concrete is an incredibly versatile construction material that can bring all kinds of surprising style to your garden design.

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35 Rental Garden Ideas: Making a Temporary Space Feel Like Home

Even in a rented home, your garden can act as an extra room, giving you somewhere to relax with your family, play with your kids or pets, and get a bit of fresh air in private.

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20 Landscaping Ideas to Sell Your Home For a Better Price

An unkempt garden can undermine your asking price, but experts estimate an attractive garden could boost the value of your property by up to 5%.

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18 Ground Cover Plants for Suppressing Weeds in UK Gardens

Ready to add some extra greenery to your garden? Here are the best ground cover plants for UK gardens.

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15 Grass Free Garden Ideas: Stunning Low Maintenance Yards

When you’ve got a busy life, a manicured lawn isn’t necessarily worth the effort. Take a look at these practical, imaginative and low-maintenance grass-free garden ideas.

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11 Outdoor Heating Ideas to Stay Toasty Outside

There is officially a chill in the air, so it feels like the right time to start talking specifically about garden heating ideas and all the ways to stay cosy outdoors.

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29 Garden Fire Pit Ideas for Cosy Evening Get-Togethers

At Garden Patch, we’re keen to be outside as much as possible, as I’m sure you are too! Getting your garden heating right is essential for relaxing in your garden over winter.

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Modern Sustainability: Green Roof Ideas and Tips

Urban gardening is all about finding innovative ways to create green spaces when there’s barely room for a garden. My favourite examples of this? Green roofing and living walls.

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14 Side Return Garden Ideas: Use the Narrow Side of House!

When outdoor space is minimal, you should be using every inch that you can! These side return garden ideas can transform even the narrowest walk-through area.

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14 Garden Security Tactics to Keep Your Home Safer

If a thief can’t see your security measures, they might think you don’t have any.