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How to clean garden furniture so it looks brand-new – the best ways to tackle wooden, metal, plastic and rattan sets

Give your outdoor furniture some TLC

Ideal Home · May 13

How to prune climbing roses for abundant flowering next summer

Expert tips for trimming, supporting and training

Ideal Home · Sep 19, 2025

5 budget garden trellis ideas to upgrade your climbers without breaking the bank

Low-cost ways to revamp your plants' support system

Ideal Home · Apr 30, 2024

7 household items you can use as seedling pots – plant up seeds and cuttings for free

Save money with these small seedling pots

Ideal Home · Apr 16, 2024

What to do with daffodils after flowering to ensure even bigger and brighter blooms next year

One wrong move could stunt next year’s growth

Ideal Home · Apr 15, 2024

Garden experts can't stop singing cedar privacy screens' praises – this is why you should get them

Cedar privacy screens are the latest garden trend and for good reasons

Ideal Home · Apr 15, 2024

How to clean garden furniture cushions - the three things you need to make them look like new again

You only need three products to bring your cushions back to life

Ideal Home · Apr 14, 2024

7 things you need to know before making pallet garden furniture to save you time and money

Why buy off-the-shelf when you can make your own bespoke garden furniture?

Ideal Home · Apr 13, 2024

What cherry blossom tree is the best for a small garden? 5 of the smallest varieties to fit into tiny outdoor spaces

Experts reveal which cherry blossom tree varieties out of over 400 are the best for small outdoor spaces

Ideal Home · Apr 13, 2024

How to reuse plastic bottles in the garden – 5 ways to repurpose waste into useful gardening tools

Experts reveal 5 helpful things you can turn your used plastic bottles into to use in the garden

Ideal Home · Apr 12, 2024