Landscaping Ideas and Advice | Ideal Home (2024)

What is a French drain? This innovative drainage solution could rescue waterlogged lawnsWaterlogged lawn? A French drain can helpBy Lauren Bradbury

Garden trends – the key looks and ideas to bring your outdoor space into 2024We talk to gardening experts about the latest styles, colours and plants leading the pack for the year aheadBy Jayne Dowle

40 easy garden ideas that will give your outdoor space a fresh new lookUpgrade your space with these easy garden updates – from planting to painting we have you coveredBy Amy Cutmore

25 North-facing garden ideas that will transform how you see your outdoor spaceDiscover the beauty in north-facing garden ideas which will make you glad you have oneBy Tamara Kelly

This garden was transformed from a concrete jungle to a luxury boho spaceClever DIY and money-saving buys all helped bring this project in under budgetBy Laurie Davidson

The ultimate guide to growing forced bulbs in time for a stunning centrepiece this ChristmasIdeal Home's garden expert Sarah Raven lists how to grow forced bulbs now and create stunning centrepieces, all in time for ChristmasBy Sarah Raven

Shade garden plants - Sarah Raven's must-haves for spaces that lack lightIdeal Home's garden expert Sarah Raven reveals the best shade garden plants that will thrive in spaces without direct sunlightBy Sarah Raven

26 garden screening ideas – add privacy, decoration and style to your outdoor spaceFrom sweet pea walls to decorative metal panels, create a secluded spot with our garden screening ideasBy Fiona Galley

Front garden path ideas to up your kerb appealMake every return home a welcome one with a stylish pathwayBy Amy Hodge

The genius filing cabinet planter hack that we're loving right nowWhy not turn old rusty filing cabinets into innovative garden planters?

Cottage garden ideas to create a charming and organic outdoor spaceAchieve a pretty country-style garden, whatever size your plot isBy Tamara Kelly

How to fill your garden with plants for free – clever tricks to make your money go furtherSkip expensive garden centre trips with these handy tips for how to fill your garden with plants for freeBy Rebecca Knight

11 plants that will add value to your home (and yes, hydrangeas are on the list)From hydrangeas to pleached trees, these are the plants that increase property valueBy Kayleigh Dray

How to make a small garden look bigger with these simple transformative ideasCreate the illusion of more space with these clever expert-approved tipsBy Tamara Kelly

Drought tolerant plants - Sarah Raven's top tips for sunny spotsIdeal Home's garden expert Sarah Raven picks the best drought tolerant plants for pots and sun-drenched yardsBy Sarah Raven

How to lay decking - A guide to revamping your outdoor space this summerNo need to call in the professionals, with our guide you'll be able to safely build a small decking area yourselfBy Amy Hodge

Rock garden ideas - Experts reveal the 10 best ways to add one to your gardenModern and inspiring rock garden ideas that will add a new dimension to your gardenBy Jayne Dowle

Fans are going wild for Myleene Klass's bold hand-painted garden benchBright, beautiful, and vibrant – is it any wonder Myleene Klass's hand-painted garden bench is a social media sensation?By Kayleigh Dray

9 vegetables pretty enough to plant in flower beds for a true edimentals vibeInspired by the edimentals trend? Here are the pretty vegetables that will help you nail the potager garden lookBy Kayleigh Dray

Pelargonsjuka is the Scandi gardening trend to know about – Dawn French is already a fanSimple *and* stunning? No wonder so many people are falling for this Scandi gardening trend

Container garden ideas –add colour and personality to your plot regardless of its sizeWhether you have a tiny balcony or a sizable plot, these container garden ideas will fill your garden with colour, fragrance and lifeBy Holly Reaney

13 Water feature ideas to add a new sense of flow to your gardenUpgrade your outdoor space with a chic and calming additionBy Thea Babington-Stitt

7 best trees for small gardens, and how to help them thriveThink your garden is too small to plant trees in? Think again...By Kayleigh Dray

Garden Rescue's Lee Burkhill shares his secret planting hack for a truly modern gardenTrying to create a modern garden? Try this easy planting technique from the star of BBC One’s Garden Rescue, Lee BurkhillBy Kayleigh Dray

Fearne Cotton and Gemma Collins are both obsessed with this year's 'it' flowerThis year's 'it' flower was everywhere at RHS Chelsea Flower Show – and Fearne Cotton and Gemma Collins have been championing it on Instagram, too!By Kayleigh Dray

45 budget garden ideas to transform your outdoor spaceLooking to revive your outdoor space with some budget garden ideas? These neat style tips and decor tricks won't break the bank or take ages to achieveBy Ginevra Benedetti

Wildflower garden ideas - clever pollinator planting for every garden and balconyWelcome wildlife into your garden with these beautiful wildflower garden ideas –along with ideas for small gardens and balconiesBy Holly Reaney

Every garden should try this Chelsea Flower Show trend – even Stacey Soloman is a fanThis lazy gardening approach can be the best thing you ever do for your gardenBy Ellis Cochrane

What is chaos gardening? Everything you need to know about the Chelsea-approved trendChaos gardening is the hot new trend at RHS Chelsea, but what is it? And does it really work in a normal garden?By Kayleigh Dray