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Here’s how to create the ultimate 360 space using every unloved corner and shaded nook to make the most of your outdoor area

If you can’t paint your garden walls or fence, you can still add interest by using outdoor textiles to inject some colour and pattern. Dig out tester pots or leftover paint to jazz up plain planters.

Rachel and Daniel Constable bought their 1930s bungalow in East Yorkshire from Daniel’s grandmother, and the garden left much to be desired. ‘The garden had previously been lovely, but as she got olde

Creaky knees, rickety wrists, dodg y eyesight or an achy back? Worry not. So long as you have green fingers, you can still achieve miracles in the garden. Our experts show you how

The decorating tricks and structural fixes to transform a garden, patio or courtyard into a stylish open-air living space

Now’s the time to add some summer stars for a burst of colour