Decking is a simple way to make a garden more comfortable and stylish while adding the natural warmth of wood. Gain inspiration this spring from these great design ideas. Read more at link

Try to stick to one type of material for all your pots but if you do have an assortment of different pots, use the same plant in all of them to give a more harmonious impression.

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If you’re creating a patio garden from scratch, for a quick, straightforward solution use decking. If you’ve already got a paved area that you don’t have time to improve, a deck can be laid

Patterned tiles tend to be a decorative detail we might consider for an interior space – a feature floor, a tabletop or a dramatic shower or splashback. But, increasingly, we’re seeing

If you’ve got more time you can give an old deck a whole new lease of life by sanding it back and giving it a stain. Don’t forget to look after your furniture too. To keep wooden garden

Got big dreams but a small garden? If a pergola is top of your wish list, there could still be a way to fit one into your plot, whatever size it is. In fact, when ground space is at a premium, a

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Water brings a garden to life, creating beautiful reflections and adding movement to your outdoor scheme. And the good news is, we don’t all need huge back yards to work in a water feature. From

1. It’s resistant to weather conditions: Resin bound paving doesn’t soften in summer, freeze in winter or fade in sunlight.

Alternatives, such as asphalt, tend to soften in

Slate looks good for a lifetime, whether it’s honed, brushed or riven. Use it to bring a sense of style to outdoor dining areas, zone a space, or mark a transition from inside to out. Choose