<![CDATA[ Latest from Homebuilding & Renovating in Garden ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Don't make this common pruning mistake – why you should never trim your hedges in the spring ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/when-you-shouldnt-prune-hedges VT9AwWhs9Xed8eXk2fPLL8 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:15:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ What you can and can’t put in your garden recycling bin after new rules start in April ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/what-you-can-and-cant-put-in-your-garden-recycling-bin-this-april-after-new-rules-are-rolled-out 6FzYxuBETu2hjiQCyUtjxQ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:33:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 vegetables you should be planting in April (before it’s too late) ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/vegetables-to-plant-in-april Xn6V8wjBKZVZR6cdFKdzJg Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t miss your April planting window – these 10 plants will quickly brighten your garden as the weather warms up ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/what-to-plant-in-april jvzJisnAKXfdDQpZRcJwJg Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t let chafer grubs destroy your lawn – act now to get rid of them the right way ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/how-to-get-rid-of-chafer-grubs 4AiWMrG5LXjq2JS6FiDYac Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:35:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 reasons your lawn looks patchy – plus the easy fixes that actually work ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/common-causes-of-a-patchy-lawn mcPoJEhR6Sw4CkFffeZFne Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Run, don't walk. 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Here's 10 to give your boundary a boost ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/modern-fence-ideas d9KvxXgXcsgMb3dZvewVjc Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why I'm ignoring expert advice and keeping my ladybirds in the house ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/removing-ladybirds-in-the-house KS8ht8Ji6nrJoGZJ6ukoNA Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Martin Kemp stuns fans with autumn harvest of huge vegetables in raised beds ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/martin-kemp-stuns-fans-with-autumn-harvest-of-huge-vegetables-in-raised-beds b8qDubrM75QscFW3EYwZUE Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Heating a garden room will give you year-round use — we explain all the options ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/heating-a-garden-room 3wKTiUTWd9QNRRkMFFDHP6 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:40:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do solar lights need direct sunlight? Experts reveal how much sunshine they really require ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/lighting/solar-lights BJiENR3VFtFKeeaFknUtrJ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:17:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Getting the timing right is crucial' – don't miss the optimum time of year to aerate your lawn if you want the best results ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/when-to-aerate-a-lawn ZMGtwZWuNLkY4XaJ7hpi2N Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 easy ways to stormproof your garden before bad weather hits this autumn ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/how-to-stormproof-your-garden iNbAd5p33iED6BRwknpjEc Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Falling foul of this tree law could cost you £5,000. Find out what it protects and how to avoid penalties ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/wildlife-and-countryside-act-1981 9M9erQsT2ftW3s6WneFbBf Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:59:00 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:15:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ The surprising place you can plant bulbs for a dramatic display next spring – and why now is the perfect time to try it ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/planting-bulbs-in-a-lawn c2bVztMZF7GLJCdvqjJhhR Sat, 13 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Will Kirk uncovers Anderson shelter below his garden shed ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/will-kirk-uncovers-anderson-shelter-below-his-garden-shed pEKjiKGAZJQ4QqYaPt4DaS Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 bulbs to plant in September for guaranteed kerb appeal next spring – your garden will soon be bursting with scent and colour ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/best-bulbs-to-plant-in-september kjzwi5XsWywpuyeBbypypj Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Having trouble with foxes in the garden? 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What you need to know if you want to install one ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/how-does-a-rain-chain-work fndMzyPPPsXiL8svL8BZb3 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 ways to keep spiders out of your house this autumn – harmless methods to prevent them sneaking inside ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/how-to-keep-spiders-out-of-your-house JzZh6YJDDrobnBcVnPpoWa Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:25:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 rain chain ideas to collect rainwater in a decorative way – they're the easy autumn upgrade your garden needs ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/outdoors/garden/rain-chain-ideas WFGKGZUwJJ4WCKwh8JpzN9 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of horsetail weeds in your garden — and stop them from coming back ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/how-to-get-rid-of-horsetail-weeds pGDPXo2YKwSAUsxNDwtfG9 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Think you can paint your side of your neighbour’s garden fence? 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