Ideas & Inspiration
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Forget Raised Beds – This Beautiful Upgrade Makes the Most of Your Garden SpaceThis beautiful garden feature combines the practicality of raised beds with the charm of climbing vines, and we are wholly obsessed.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Kate Middleton's Hot-Weather Gear Is Perfect for Gardening – And You Can Shop Most of It on AmazonDid the Princess of Wales inadvertently give us the blueprint for the chicest summer gardening uniform? I think so.
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Thunder Moon Is Rising at the End of July – Here's How to Prepare Your Garden for Summer StormsDue to rise on July 29, the Thunder Moon is a timely reminder to storm-proof your garden before the weather takes a turn.
By Kayleigh Dray
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The 3 Common Gardening Mistakes That Can Kill Plants During a Heatwave (And You Probably Don't Even Realize)You may not realize it, but these everyday gardening tasks can cause your plants a whole lotta hurt during a heatwave.
By Kayleigh Dray
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My Husband Is a Professional Gardener – And He Says I Need to Stop Being So Timid When DeadheadingDeadheading can be a nerve-wracking experience – but here’s exactly how far you should really be cutting your plants back.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Did You Know You Have a Birth Month Farm Animal? Meet All 12 and the Meanings Behind Each OneFrom horses to collies, your birth month farm animal might reveal more about your personality than you think...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Are You an Early Bird or a Night Owl? The Best Plants to Suit Your Biological ClockWhether you're out in the garden at sunrise or tending your houseplants after dark, there's a plant personality to match your daily rhythm.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Make a Garden Water Feature With a Floating Solar Fountain This Weekend – it's So Cheap, Easy and Sounds as Lovely as it LooksA container and a $20 solar powered fountain are all you need to create a cooling garden micropond without splashing the cash. Which of these 10 stylish ideas suits your backyard best?
By Emma Kendell
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These 7 Beautiful Trellises Will Turn Climbing Plants Into the Stars of Your GardenDreaming of stunning floral displays? These elegant trellises will instantly upgrade your garden.
By Tyler Schuster
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Microponds are Replacing Trad Garden Water Features – and You Can DIY One This AfternoonA solar-powered mini pond in a pot brings soothing sound and movement, helps wildlife, and is ideal for a small yard: no wonder it’s the water feature we all want this summer.
By Emma Kendell
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IKEA’s $79 Cast-Iron Grill Brings Steakhouse Results to Small Patios – It’s Perfect for Summer EveningsSmall enough for patios and gardens, but powerful enough for proper grilling and long, relaxed evenings outside? Obsessed!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Meet Your Birth Month Woodland Animal – and the Meaning Behind 12 Forest-Dwelling CrittersFrom clever coyotes to powerful bears, your birth month woodland animal might reveal more about you than you think...
By Kayleigh Dray
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These 8 Plants Are Too Expensive for Me, So I Found Gorgeous, Budget-Friendly DupesEvery bit as stunning, and sometimes more impactful, these plant dupes tick every box going... just without the eye-watering price tag.
By Kayleigh Dray
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10 Top Garden Trends at the World-Famous Chelsea Flower Show That’ll Look Fabulous in Your Backyard, TooEvery May, RHS Chelsea Flower Show sets stylish new garden trends that influence gardeners all around the globe. Here are the very best ideas, for all the inspiration you need to create a beautiful backyard in 2026.
By Emma Kendell
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7 Front Yard Plants That Say More About You Than You Think – Here’s What You Need To KnowYes, your front yard tells your neighbors a lot more about you than you might realize (and it’s all in what you plant).
By Kayleigh Dray
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IKEA’s Limited Edition Outdoor Light Is The Coolest I’ve Seen Yet – It Looks Like It’s From a Boutique Garden StoreThe rechargeable IKEA SOLVINDEN globe light might be one of the easiest ways to transform a patio, balcony, or backyard this summer.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Grow a Garden From Your Favorite Decade! This Easy Planting Guide Captures the Essence of Each Era From the Past CenturyCapture your favorite parts of the past with a garden inspired by your favorite decade from the last century. Here's how to do it.
By Teo Spengler

