Ideas & Inspiration
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Why Zach Galifianakis’s New Gardening Show Belongs On Your Netflix Must-Watchlist
A genuinely joyful gardening series? We can’t wait to get stuck into this one…
By Kayleigh Dray
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9 Fabulously Fragrant Plants That Will Perfume Your Garden All Through Those Hazy Summer Nights
Looking every bit as beautiful as they smell, these plants are the perfect addition to any garden or patio.
By Kayleigh Dray
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House Full of Odd Socks? Here’s 3 Ways to Put Them to Work in the Garden
If your home seems to be plagued by sock-stealing goblins, don’t despair. Those lonely odd socks hiding in the laundry basket can become surprisingly useful tools in the garden.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Cold Nights Killing Your Plants? This New ‘Growing Bubble’ Trend Could Be the Best Way to Keep Them Safe
Move over greenhouses; there’s a new biodome in town (and it’s perfect for small spaces).
By Kayleigh Dray
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Egg Chairs Are the Easiest Way to Cozy Up Your Patio – Here Are 6 on Sale Right Now
Say hello to this summer’s coziest patio trend.
By Kayleigh Dray
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This IKEA Patio Privacy Screen is the Easy Upgrade Your Garden Needs for Spring – but There Are Plenty More to Choose From
Want privacy, designer style and flexibility for outdoor living? A garden screen is the instant no-sweat solution.
By Emma Kendell
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Gothic Romance Is 2026’s Most Dramatic Garden Trend – Here Are 7 Easy Ways to Embrace the Mood
Hey, if you can't have Jacob Elordi lift you by your corsets on a wind-tossed moor, it's the next best thing...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The Best Garden-in-a-Box Kits for Simple, Stress-Free Growing at Home
Not sure where to start in your garden? Try one of these clever all-in-one planting kits...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Do You Suck Seeds Before You Plant Them? Organic Gardeners Swear By This Unusual Trend (But There’s a Catch!)
TikTok users are seemingly obsessed with the idea of sucking seeds... but why?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Wuthering Heights Has Reawakened Our Passion for This Iconic Garden Accessory – Here’s 5 We’re Yearning For
Heathcliff, it’s me – I’ve come home. Only this time, I’ve brought a garden trend with me.
By Kayleigh Dray
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If You’re Going to Use AI to Design Your Garden, Start With This One ChatGPT Prompt
One ChatGPT prompt to rule them all, one ChatGPT prompt to guide them...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Already Given Up on Your New Year’s Resolutions? – Try Our Experts’ Achievable Projects Instead and Transform Your Garden in 2026
Get some inspiration for your gardening goals this year from our team of experts here at Gardening Know How.
By Kathleen Walters
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The 11 Best Gardening Quotes to Inspire Your Year Ahead
From poets, gardeners and quiet observers of nature.
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to Make a DIY Fairy Terrarium for a Tiny Garden That Brings the Magic Indoors
This cozy project is the perfect way to while away the winter days...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Inside Santa’s Real Garden – Meet the Magical Plants of the Far North
Ever wondered what Santa Claus grows in his own garden? Wonder no longer…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Paris Hilton-Approved: You Need This Girly Christmas Trend in Your Garden
Pink is hot. Red and green is not. Paris Hilton proves that Christmas decor doesn't need to be traditional.
By Sarah Veldman
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Create an Upside Down Garden with These Dark Plants Inspired by Stranger Things
Dark foliage, dramatic textures, and even glow-in-the-dark plants can add a little supernatural flair to your backyard…
By Kayleigh Dray

