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Japanese garden lighting ideas – 6 subtle yet effective tricks
Japanese-style gardens are becoming more and more popular, but the focus isn’t just on the plants – a few Japanese…
Simba mattresses launch at Bensons for Beds
As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I’ve tested numerous Simba mattresses both at home and during trade shows, and can confirm…
George Home’s designer look £40 garden lounge chair is back
Sling-style garden armchairs have emerged as this years answer to the egg chair. Every brand has launched their own versions…
How to make a wigwam plant support for vertical planting
Whether you’re after a colourful display of sweet peas in the garden or are growing a crop of climbing runner…
This new-build cottage is blessed with country charm
The exterior of Annie and Tom Heather’s cottage could have come from the pages of a story book. Silvery grey…
5 easy but unusual flowers to grow for extraordinary displays
If you’re looking for something that looks a little different in the garden this year, there are plenty of easy…
The watering pan test reveals how much water your lawn needs
I’m all for a clever watering hack, but this one is slightly different: the watering pan test.In a nutshell, it’s…
3 garden furniture styles that are going out of style in 2025
With spring having officially sprung, attention now turns to outdoor living, and in turn, updating our garden furniture ready for…
Why I now buy all of my cleaning products from B&Q
Known as the home of DIY, most people only head to B&Q when they need to stock up on paint,…
How to remove rust stains on a patio – expert-approved tips
If your garden furniture has been sitting unused on your patio over the winter, chances are you’ve been left with…
Why grey garden furniture and grey outdoor cushions don’t go
Grey garden furniture is among the most common colours, usually made with synthetic rattan or metal. So if you, too,…
The Habitat x Morris & Co bedding collection is a showstopper
As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I spend a lot of time looking at new bedding launches, and I have to…