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5 shrubs that thrive in heavy rain and boggy conditions – they’ll even fill your garden with year-round colour, too

Don't let wet weather stop you from having a stunning garden

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If heavy rain has turned your garden into a boggy mess, B&Q is selling a game-changing buy to save your garage and garden from a mini flood

If you have a flood-prone garden, a quick dam is a solid line of defence

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The best fast-growing trailing plants that will tumble over hanging baskets all summer long – they are perfect for the filler, thriller, spiller planting rule

Create a cascade of summer colour with these easy-grow trailing varieties

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18 on-trend accessories to shop now, to refresh your bathroom on a budget

These simple buys will effortlessly elevate your space this season

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We made a B&Q kitchen look bespoke and saved thousands – how just a handful of small decisions completely changed the finish

Our in-frame trick makes the biggest visual difference

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7 clever solutions to stop birds pooing on your garden furniture – gently deter them with these simple, expert-approved tricks

These tricks will keep your furniture poop-free this summer

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5 fast-growing drought-resistant flowers you should plant now to fill your borders with vibrant blooms – no matter how hot it gets

These blooms are virtually unaffected by heatwaves

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Ideal Home Awards 2026 garden winners – the best outdoor brands and products of the year, selected by our panel of experts

The best outdoor brands and products of the year

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Ideal Home Bathroom Award Winners 2026 – outstanding designs and products that impressed our expert editors this year

Outstanding designs and products that impressed our expert editors this year

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Why is my hydrangea not growing? These are the most common causes and how to fix it fast so yours blooms beautifully this summer

These are the most common causes

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GoodHome Sagami Orange Charcoal Egg BBQ review: A brilliant way to bake, grill, sear and smoke outdoors

The GoodHome Sagami Orange Charcoal Egg BBQ offers an affordable way to bake, grill, sear and smoke with ease

B&Q blames sales dip on wet Easter but predicts heatwave gain

DIY chain owner Kingfisher is top FTSE 100 riser as it sticks to full-year profit outlook

The Guardian - UK

B&Q owner says sales slow as ‘late start’ to spring holds back shoppers

The London-listed business, which also owns Screwfix, said it was ‘mindful of the consumer environment’ but hailed a ‘resilient’ start to the year.

Evening Standard

5 things people with lovely smelling gardens always have – easy changes that will wow guests all summer

Easy changes that will wow guests all summer

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3ways to outsmart porch pirates and stop them stealing delivery packages from your doorstep, according to security pros

How to stop thieves from targeting your online shopping

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5 easy and effective fixes to make an overlooked front garden feel more private and welcoming without blocking out light

and without blocking out light

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3 ways to attract doves to your garden – create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best vacuum cleaners

It's so easy to welcome these gentle birds

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5 garden items you should never splurge on– this is where to strategically spend your money for a beautiful garden on a budget

How to save your cash, according to the pros

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These 5 low-maintenance plants will make your garden look like it belongs to a chic boutique hotel

These plants will make your garden look effortlessly stylish, requiring minimal effort on your part

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How to clean algae off a fence with white vinegar – 3 quick and easy steps the experts swear by to make your fence look good as new

Freshen up your garden with ease this May

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B&Q's chic garden furniture set looks twice the price it actually is – it will have all your guests guessing where it's from

It will have all your guests guessing where it's from

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5 Tricks From Landscape Designers That Will Make Your Garden Paths Look Neater, Better Designed, and Better Blended Into Your Scheme

So much more than a route from A to B, your garden paths should be a refined part of your landscape design — here's how to ensure they are

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7 genius ways to use your front garden for more than just parking your car – garden experts share their top tricks to make your driveway both practical and pretty

Garden experts share their top tricks to make your driveway both practical and pretty

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These lush planting ideas will shelter your seating area from wind, noise and nosy neighbours – they're natural screening tricks that experts swear by

They're natural screening tricks that experts swear by

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Sorry, fire pits, this is the stylish outdoor heating solution I'm using to keep warm in the garden on chilly nights this summer

If it works for my tiny garden, it'll work in yours

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