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Outdoor space on a budget

Ah summer, you’re so close… but if you’ve been neglecting your garden over the winter months, there’s still time to give it a refresh – and without blowing the budget. From seating to colour, planting to hard landscaping, a little work now will see you enjoy your outdoor space all summer long. But if you’re unsure where to start – and certainly where you can save money – we asked a garden designer, a stylist and an outdoor living buyer for their tips on how to achieve garden revamps for less.

WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE

‘Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that can make a big difference,’ says Charlie. ‘Start by removing weeds and giving

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