Gardens

Vegetable Garden

Millions of Brits feel that buying food is too expensive - here’s a money-saving guide to growing your own at home

Food prices continue to rise, with the price of food rising by over a third over the last five years by July 2025. As a result, shopping for meals has become increasingly more expensive, meaning that many Brits are opting for cheaper sources of food.

According to brand new data from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 35 per cent of UK shoppers have considered growing their...

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The Benefits of Recycled Plastic Fencing

Choosing the right fencing material is an important decision for homeowners, landowners and organisations alike. A fence is expected to define boundaries, provide security and enhance the appearance of a space, all while standing up to years of exposure to the elements. In recent years, recycled plastic fencing has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional materials such as...

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Garden room

Expert Shares 8 Garden Room Trends Set to Shape 2026

Indoor-outdoor living has surged in popularity over recent years, and looking ahead to 2026, it shows no signs of slowing down. Online searches for ‘garden rooms’ increased by a further 27% in the past year, as homeowners continue to invest in outside living spaces.

Gone are the days of an old rattan sofa or creaky deck chairs tucked into a shed at the bottom of the garden: today’s...

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Outdoor Kitchens

Outdoor Kitchens in the UK: Do They Really Increase Property Value?

Outdoor kitchens—once seen mainly in Mediterranean villas or American homes—have become one of the UK’s fastest-growing garden upgrades. As British homeowners increasingly invest in making their gardens functional year-round, outdoor cooking and entertaining spaces are transforming from luxury novelties into mainstream features.

But do outdoor kitchens actually add value to a UK...

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Autumn Gardens

Autumn dangers: Expert advises on how to protect and prepare your garden from the hazards of the changing season

After an extremely dry summer, the rain has arrived and with it, signs of Autumn are appearing. While the break from relentless sun is a positive for British gardens, the changing seasons represent some dangers to our outside spaces.

An expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire experts, has said that the change in weather brings with it a multitude of essential maintenance...

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Extreme Temperatures & Their Impact On UK Gardens

The UK has been enjoying plenty of warm sunshine during the early weeks of the 2025 summer season. In predictions made by the Met Office for the three-month outlook there is plenty more hot weather to come.

According to the government agency, the UK's meteorological summer is twice as likely to be hotter than normal in 2025. This comes after the nation experienced the sunniest spring...

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Hot Gardens

Extreme Temperatures & Their Impact On UK Gardens

The UK has been enjoying plenty of warm sunshine during the early weeks of the 2025 summer season. In predictions made by the Met Office for the three-month outlook there is plenty more hot weather to come.

According to the government agency, the UK's meteorological summer is twice as likely to be hotter than normal in 2025. This comes after the nation experienced the sunniest spring...

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Garden Rooms

The best garden improvements to boost the value of your home this summer

The latest market insight from Yopa , the full-service estate agents, has revealed which garden features make the most worthwhile project for homebuyers this summer, based on the actual value they add to a home once the cost of implementing them has been accounted for, with some adding as much as £8,000 to the value of a home.

Yopa looked at some of the most popular garden additions...

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Rare Flowers

Devon gardeners called to adopt a pollinator-friendly plant group

Plant Heritage publishes 'Missing Collections 2025' list, and asks UK gardeners to consider starting a National Plant Collection to save one of the plant groups highlighted

Plant Heritage has published its Missing Collections 2025 list, which highlights 16 pollinator-friendly plant groups that aren't yet part of the charity's widely respected National Plant Collections scheme.

The...

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Garden design

Garden Design Trends Blossoming in 2025

As the summer sun warms gardens across the UK, homeowners and designers are embracing a fresh wave of garden trends that blend sustainability, style, and soul. From wild meadows to smart tech, 2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for outdoor spaces.

🌿 Nature Takes the Lead Gone are the days of manicured lawns and rigid flower beds. Wild gardening is flourishing, with designers...
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Mowing the lawn

Don't mow the lawn this weekend: Expert advises on how to protect your grass during a heatwave

This weekend will see temperatures reach 32 degrees - and while it might seem the perfect time to get your lawn cut, mowing your grass in the heat can cause serious damage.

According to an expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, Brits should leave mowing the lawn until the weather has cooled. Mowing in the heat can damage or even kill the blades, leading to...

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