Garden

Extend your home into the garden and enjoy summer days outside in the fresh air, whether relaxing, eating or entertaining. At Good Homes we show you how you can create a welcoming and comfortable garden room whatever the size of your outdoor space.

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Artificial grass: the ultimate care guide


Many of us have turned to artificial grass in recent years due to the appealing nature of the lower maintenance method and all-round use. According to statistics from Aviva, a fifth of UK homeowners have already replaced or plan to switch their natural lawn to artificial grass in the foreseeable future. Find out more about it here... Many of us have turned to artificial grass in recent years due to the appealing nature of the lower maintenance method and all-round use. According to statistics from Aviva, a fifth of UK homeowners have already replaced or plan to switch their natural lawn to artificial grass in the foreseeable future. However, while artificial grass is ar

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Beginners guide: How to build a garden pond

We answer some of the most common questions about garden ponds to help you to get started.

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10 easy care plants for your garden

We consulted with the experts to find out which plants will look great in our gardens, but also are simple to look after

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Bird baths: how to keep birds visiting and the best buys

Whether you want to attract robins, swifts and swallows, or any bird friends into your garden, these are the bird bath mistakes to avoid this summer

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How to make a small garden look bigger

It can be tricky to know how to style compact outdoor spaces and small gardens. You want to make the most of the space you do have, without it looking overly cluttered. Give your compact garden maximum impact and make the most out of the space with these top tips.

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8 outdoor heating options to take your garden from day to night

Let's face it, even summer nights al fresco can get a bit chilly, but our ideas will raise the temperature, as well as your garden's wow factor

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5 dog safe plants to grow a pet-friendly garden

With searches for 'dog-friendly garden plants' soaring by 324% in the last three months, it seems many of us are struggling to curate beautiful gardens and balance the needs of our pooches

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The beer hack to help you get rid of slugs

There are plenty of ways to keep slugs and other pests away without using harsh chemicals

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Barbecue cleaning: The ultimate guide

Barbecue season has arrived and we are so ready for sizzling sausages and burgers, chicken, pra...

By Paisley Tedder

6 ways to keep plants alive while on holiday

Treating yourself and the family to a week or two away shouldn’t mean your hard work in the g...

By Louise Dunne

How to protect your garden during storms

With warm weather, often comes thunderstorms in the UK.

By Madeline Bennett

Best garden dining sets 2025

There's nothing quite like dining al fresco in your garden when t...

By Paisley Tedder

The sell-out George Home garden lounger is back in stores - but be quick!

The sell-out George Home garden lounger is back in stock - but you'll need to act fast as it wo...

By Paisley Tedder

Effective, eco-friendly ways to get rid of flies and garden pests

Many of us spend the year waiting for summer to come, only to remember its downside- summer pes...

By Paisley Tedder