Define your borders and support border plants that tend to flop by using salvaged or recycled pieces of wood. Varying lengths and widths work well and you only need a few sound planks to tame and comp

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Giving garden wildlife a spring in their step

Looking to lift your home and mood? Be inspired by these fresh ideas, from swapping textiles and adding colour to rearranging furniture and refreshing blooms