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This £2 IKEA plant pot will keep your plants hydrated during the August heatwave – it’s how I'm watering my plants when I go on holiday this summer

I can now relax on holiday knowing my plants are taken care of

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From outdoor rugs to mood lighting: how to transform a small outdoor space

Whether you’ve got a tiny patio, a narrow balcony or a postage-stamp garden, these space-saving ideas will help you make every square metre count

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Martin and Shirlie Kemp have just proved pumpkin archways are the ‘it’ feature of any autumn garden – how to recreate the impressive vertical display

Who else is now excited for autumn?

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5 heat-loving houseplants that thrive in bright, sunny windowills and stuffy rooms – they’re perfect for south-facing windowsills

These houseplants aren't fazed by heatwaves

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Mac Allister M2 Pressure Washer review: This £99 cleaner punches well above its price

Affordable, easy to use and surprisingly powerful for the price

The UK shops that could sell plug-in solar panels

Plug-in solar panels will become legal in Great Britain from 27 August, but retailers have yet to confirm when compliant products will go on sale

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5 Clever Ways to Add More Planting to a Small Garden — From Stackable Planters to Wall-Mounted Pots

Even the smallest gardens deserve some greenery, and our experts have the best tips for making the most of your space

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When will plug-in solar panels be available to buy in the UK? This is everything we know so far

Updates to legislation that is currently blocking the sale of plug-in solar panels are set to come into force at the end of August

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Height Restrictions Prevented the Designers of This Moscow Apartment From Covering Its Ceiling — So They Built an Entire Second Floor Into It Instead

Lake & Walls's ingenious reworking of a Soviet-era printing house turns its bones into a family home's greatest asset, carving distinct moods for each environment

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UK government says plug-in solar panels will be legal from August 27 — opening the door for Amazon, Lidl, Currys and more to help save you £110 a year

The UK government has quietly revealed when plug-in solar panels will become legal in the country —here's what that means.

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You're probably watering your roses wrong in hot weather – 5 expert tips to help them thrive

And why less is sometimes more...

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5 clever, foolproof ways garden experts keep their plants watered during a two-week-holiday – you'll avoid sad-looking plants when you come home

You'll avoid sad-looking plants when you come home

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7 vegetables to plant in July for delicious autumn harvests – grow them now and reap the homegrown rewards for longer

Grow them now and reap the homegrown rewards for longer

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B&Q's stylish hedge bed is the perfect shortcut to shield your garden from nosy neighbours and turn your garden into a private sanctuary

Enjoy the peace of your garden in style

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5 drought-tolerant flowering plants that are quietly replacing hydrangeas in 2026 – they’ll make your garden look gorgeous even during a heatwave

The showy alternatives you can add to your garden

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Pollinator pitstops are the easiest way to make tiny gardens wildlife-friendly and fill your outdoor space with colour and fragrance

Make a micro wildlife haven

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I asked experts how to weatherproof a pergola – these are the 6 upgrades they recommended so you can use it whatever the weather

You'll be able to use it whatever the weather

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5 gorgeous wildflowers that will attract birds to your garden (and keep them coming back), according to wildlife experts

Turn your garden into a bird-friendly oasis

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7 low-maintenance container plants that thrive in full sun and hot weather – these resilient varieties cope with heatwaves far better than you'd expect

These resilient varieties cope with heatwaves far better than you'd expect

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Aldi is selling a range of citrus trees that will make your garden look like a Mediterranean retreat – I can’t believe they’re under £20

Lemon trees are the must-have fruit tree of 2026

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7 vegetables to sow in containers right now for delicious late-summer harvests – these fast-growing varieties are perfect for small gardens

These fast-growing varieties are perfect for small gardens

The Guardian - UK

The best grass trimmers in the UK for your garden – tested by our expert

Whether your patch is big or small, tackle long grass and tricky corners with our tester’s pick of the top cordless and corded models. Plus, how to protect wildlife when trimming

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Can a pond cool a garden down? Experts say it could work overtime to make your outdoor space more comfortable

An unexpected heatwave hero!

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'We transformed our problem house into a home with family space' – this all-in project took 14 months to complete but the finished result was worth it

This awkward house with no social space and cold rooms is now a gorgeous family home

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Sorry, roses, gardenias are one of the most intoxicating shrubs for intense summer fragrance – here's how to grow one and keep it thriving

Here's how to grow one and keep it thriving

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