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A place to relax

Patios provide function in a garden, and are the perfect spot for al fresco entertaining. But they can often look bare and uninviting. Brighten up your patio with our inspirational ideas and step-by-step guides.

Patio garden

Our top choices in Patio garden

Plant a potted herb garden

Potted herbs

Follow these simple steps to grow a potted herb garden
Make a miniature alpine garden

Mini alpine garden

Try out our guide to growing a miniature alpine garden
Growing a shrub in a tub

Shrubs in pots

Brighten up your patio by growing a shrub in a container

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