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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

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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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I’ve found one of the last remaining air conditioners in stock at Argos, and it’s rated five-stars – be quick, it’s definitely going to sell out

Reviews say it cools a room in a matter of minutes

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A Gazebo or a Pergola? Here's How to Decide Which Kind of Outdoor Structure Is Actually Best for Your Garden

Landscape designers on the considerations that will determine which of these structures to choose

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This genius parasol style is the perfect solution for small gardens and balconies – and I can’t believe I only found out about them this year

If your outdoor space is too small for a regular parasol, this space-saving style is for you

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Experts warn these everyday garden features are behind some of the most common neighbour disputes – but there are ways to avoid conflict

These are ways to avoid conflict

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7 simple ways to make a north-facing garden feel brighter – these tricks will maximise light, colour and year-round interest

These tricks will maximise light, colour and year-round interest

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5 bird-friendly plants that thrive in pots to turn courtyards, balconies and small gardens into an oasis for wildlife

Just because you lack green space, it doesn't mean you can't make your garden wildlife-friendly

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'Transformative for renters or those on lower incomes': The plug-in balcony solar revolution just took a step closer in the UK — as Asda, Amazon and B&Q have government talks over tech that could cut your bills by 30%

Adding some solar energy to your household mix is about to get much easier if you're in the UK.

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How we built a bespoke-looking kitchen island for under £300 – and it's become one of our proudest renovating achievements

After receiving hugely expensive quotes, we took things into our own hands

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Retail giants join UK government drive to boost ‘plug-in’ balcony solar panels

Asda, Amazon and B&Q among retailers in talks to sell devices that feed into household sockets and can cut electricity bills by 30% Spanish homes save €10 a month via renewables expansion

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Grandma gardens are trending right now – how to get the look for a wholesome, low-maintenance garden full of colour

Embrace nostalgia this summer

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5 low-maintenance coastal plants to add to your front garden that will withstand fickle British weather and inject seaside magic into your garden

These stunning plants have us dreaming of a coastal retreat

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Report warns 'potentially lethal' knock-off phone chargers sold on Amazon Haul, B&Q and eBay can electrocute and even explode

New Which? report reveals dangerous, ‘potentially lethal’ knock-off phone chargers sold by major retailers

The Independent UK

Consumers face safety risks from chargers sold on major retailer platforms

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