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How to revive tired hanging baskets in August – 6 simple steps to bring back the blooms and rescue them from the heat

Rescue them for flowers through to autumn

Ideal Home · Aug 18

The cordless patio cleaner I'd recommend to anyone fed up with stubborn weeds – they were gone in a flash with zero effort needed

It's my new favourite weeding tool

Ideal Home · Jul 7

How to protect potted plants in a heatwave – 7 expert tips to stop containers drying out when temperatures soar

They'll thrive all summer long

Ideal Home · Jun 25

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7 easy ways I’m reusing broken crockery and pots in my garden this summer – those chipped ceramics can come in very handy outdoors

Instead of chucking away those broken bits and pieces, give them a new use

Ideal Home · May 12

My garden decking was covered in grime and algae after winter, but this miracle outdoor cleaner made it look like new again – no scrubbing or pressure washer needed

No scrubbing or pressure washer needed

Ideal Home · Apr 28

How to fertilise your peonies in April – garden experts share their top feeding tips for bigger, better blooms

Give your peonies some extra TLC this month and you’ll reap the rewards say the experts

Ideal Home · Apr 21

A magnolia is the ultimate high-impact plant to buy and plant up this month – this is how I bagged my new plant for a bargain price, and you can too

Shop cleverly and nab yourself a bargain buy at the garden centre

Ideal Home · Mar 21

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5 clever ways I’m reusing egg cartons in my garden this spring – they're saving me both time and money when planting up this March

Don't chuck out your old egg cartons, they'll come in super handy in the garden

Ideal Home · Mar 17

12 jobs to do in the garden in February that guarantee a healthy, productive and thriving garden for 2026

Planting, pruning and maintenance tasks

Ideal Home · Feb 4

This simple winter planter is how I'm adding colour and life to my garden in January

Adding cold-weather favourites to winter planters will brighten up the garden no end when the weather is gloomy

Ideal Home · Dec 28, 2025

I swapped a traditional wreath for a living one this Christmas and it'll be brightening my door well into the new year – here's how I made it

With cheery festive blooms and greenery, this DIY wreath is super-easy to make

Ideal Home · Dec 16, 2025

I made my own festive hanging basket and it's the easiest outdoor Christmas upgrade to add the perfect finishing touch

Bring some festive colour and cheer to your front garden with an easy DIY hanging basket

Ideal Home · Dec 10, 2025

I stopped my container plants from waterlogging with these simple, money-saving DIYs – they will winter-proof your potted plants for free

Provide drainage and weather protection for your garden planters using pot feet - make your own with these easy ideas

Ideal Home · Oct 28, 2025

I'm a gardening editor and these are the plants I'm cutting back in October for healthier, more lush growth next spring

Pruning these plants in autumn will encourage stronger growth and healthier plants

Ideal Home · Oct 14, 2025

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Ideal Home · Oct 7, 2025

This £6 long-handled bulb planter made light work of planting my spring bulbs for next year – I'll never get down on my hands and knees again

Quick, easy to use and with minimal bending over required, there was no aching back to suffer from afterwards

Ideal Home · Sep 2, 2025

My lawn was frazzled by the hot summer, but these are the 5 autumn lawncare tips I'm using to revive it

Get your grass prepped for the new season

Ideal Home · Jul 30, 2025

I finally got my shed organised thanks to this one simple yet effective trick – and it costs less than £10

This is how I keep my shed tidy with one budget storage hack

Ideal Home · Jul 23, 2025

I turned these £8 B&M lampshades into striking outdoor solar lights - they’ve transformed my garden seating area

And it only took me five minutes to do!

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Ideal Home · Jul 8, 2025

These terracotta watering spikes keep my thirsty plants watered during scorching weather, even when I'm not at home

Here's why I'm loving this easy watering system in the hot weather

Ideal Home · May 28, 2025

QVC's electric Weed Sweeper cleared my entire patio of weeds in less than 15 minutes – it's now my favourite garden tool

No need for harsh chemicals, plus no more aching back or sore knees

Ideal Home · May 21, 2025

Experts reveal the best way to store tulip bulbs now for another stunning spring display next year

It’s the perfect option for smaller gardens

Ideal Home · Apr 29, 2025

The easy planting technique I always use to create stunning hanging baskets – it's the secret to a show-stopping flower arrangement

If you're not sure where to start when making up a hanging basket for the garden, the 'thriller, filler, spiller' method is worth a try

Ideal Home · Apr 15, 2025

How and when to fertilise peonies for bigger, brighter blooms, according to experts

Find out everything you need to know about fertilising peonies and how to boost their beautiful blooms for longer

Ideal Home · Jul 15, 2024

What's best to keep slugs away? The Ideal Home share their tried-and-tested products and methods

From copper tape to coffee grounds, here's our pick of the very best ways to keep slugs at bay

Ideal Home · Jul 12, 2024

6 IKEA bathroom hacks that turn the flatpack staples into clever storage solutions and stylish decor

Get your DIY juices flowing with these bathroom IKEA hacks that will transform your space on a budget

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