Gardening Notebook

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  House Beautiful UK

  

  3 days ago

  Shed of the Year 2022 shortlist revealed

  House Beautiful

  The public can now vote for their favourite shed from seven different categories. From home pubs to nature escapes, 21 unique garden sheds have been shortlisted in Cuprinol's Shed of the Year 2022 competition. Whittled down from 260 entries are designs from amateur to veteran shed enthusiasts, …

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  House Beautiful UK

  

  Jun 23, 2021

  Garden party ideas: How to transform your space for outdoor entertaining

  House Beautiful - Lisa Joyner

  Make the most of garden gatherings this summer. Looking for great garden party ideas this summer? From table settings to twinkling lights and decorations, there are tons of ways you can make yours the best bash of them all. Balmy evenings are here, but throwing a garden party takes a lot of …

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  House Beautiful UK

  

  The best bedding plants for summer, shady corners, and autumn/winter

  House Beautiful - Camilla Phelps

  Traditional bedding plants can be produce instant – and often intense – colour to the garden. Bedding plants are the disposable, fast fashion garment of the gardening world. Unlike perennials that return year after year, bedding plants are produced en masse as this season's fancy and are not …

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  House Beautiful UK

  

  RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2022: Dates, Tickets, Gardens

  House Beautiful - Ellis Cochrane

  Here's what to expect... The Royal Horticultural Society's (RHS) Flower Show Tatton Park, returns from 20th-24th July 2022. Spend the day getting inspiration for your own green space or garden, learning from the experts or enjoying the day with family and friends. And why not take part in BBC Radio 2 …

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  House Beautiful UK

  

  Plant thorny bushes and trim garden hedges to discourage thieves, says study

  House Beautiful - Lisa Joyner

  Plus, these are the plants that will ward off intruders. Trim front garden hedges and plant thorny bushes to help deter burglars from targeting empty homes, advise experts. According to a poll of 1,000 UK households conducted by John Lewis Home Insurance, over two thirds (67 per cent) of those …

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  House Beautiful UK

  

  12 folding garden tables for summer 2022

  House Beautiful - Lauren Codling

  They’re great for small spaces. Not everyone has room for a huge eight-seater garden furniture set, so if your home's only outdoor space is a narrow balcony or petite patio, a folding garden table might be a better bet. A collapsible table will provide a spot for you to enjoy your morning coffee or …