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NOW CLOSED Do you have an unloved garden? Sign up here to transform it with B&Q and receive a £300 gift card

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TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 26/06/2013 16:51

As part of our partnership with B&Q, we're looking for 20 MNers who want to wave farewell to their unloved garden. Is it more of a jungle than a lawn? A patio that's seen better days? Or just a wizened window box?

Here is what B&Q say about their unloved gardens initiative: "This summer, we're launching a new initiative to help Britain say goodbye to its unloved rooms and gardens. Most homes have one - a spare room that's more of a cupboard, a tired and broken bathroom from a different era, even an overgrown garden that's become a jungle. With our vast range of home decoration products and simple expert advice, we want more people to see that making a big difference doesn't need to be difficult or expensive. Whether it's picking the right look, choosing the right products, at the right price or simply finding out how to make it happen, we're making sure you'll find it all under one roof at B&Q."

If you're selected to take part you'll:

  • Be sent a £300 B&Q gift card to spend as you wish on materials to transform your unloved garden
  • Need to be available to complete your garden revamp between 5-21 July (we appreciate that's not tonnes of time so please only sign up if you're up for the challenge!)
  • Write feedback on how your revamp is going during that time on a thread on MN
  • Need to send in photos to MNHQ of before, during and after the revamp


10 of the 20 participants may also need to film their revamp process on their smartphone (via an app we'll need you to download). Those MNers will receive an additional £25 B&Q gift card as a thank you for doing filming.

B&Q would also like participants to attend a You Can Do It class in store if possible - this would be free of charge but they're only available in certain stores. This isn't essential to taking part but please indicate on the sign up form (link below) which store you could get to if you would like to attend.

If you'd like to take part, please sign up here.

Any queries, please post them here.

Thanks and good luck
MNHQ
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JakeBullet · 30/06/2013 16:58

I didn't get a confirmation either, just a straight return to the home page so reckon your one has gone through. Good luck, sounds a great idea.

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littlemonkeychops · 30/06/2013 17:26

Oooooo still so excited, since applying yesterday been browsing the b&q website for more ideas. Knew our garden was feeling a bit unloved buf it's only whdn i started thinking about this thread that i see just how sorryvit's looking, especially when you start looking at neighbours green flowery gardens.

Looking forward to reading the feedback thread, will we be able to see everyones before and after shots? Hope so.

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halestone · 30/06/2013 18:05

Has anyone been chosen yet? Just wondering if i should stop hoping its me Grin

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Lilliana · 30/06/2013 18:44

Our garden is a disaster. Please pick us as i need a kick up the backside to get it sorted.

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lorka · 30/06/2013 19:18

Would absolutely love this and my daughter is so excited to be able to help in her little garden too. Fingers and toes crossed!! XxGrin

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TheFutureMrsB · 01/07/2013 00:00

Link worked but not sure if it actually went through! Sad

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Nerfmother · 01/07/2013 07:40

Lorka -make sure you get picked before you tell her!

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MadamTwoSwords · 01/07/2013 10:09

My garden currently has weeds taller than my 3 year old! Would definitely be up for this. Have already mentally bought my new garden Grin

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ratbagcatbag · 01/07/2013 14:09

Grin madamtwo swords - me too, thinking of all that lovely storage stuff I want and pots and planters etc. :)

Mnhq - have the lucky people been picked yet? Being as its due to start in four days and the winners need to shop Grin

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ratbagcatbag · 01/07/2013 14:15

Oops realised I'd not actually entered, doh. Just done it. :) if I get picked I hope dd naps a lot (16 weeks) so I can get all my grand plans put into place. :)

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ratbagcatbag · 01/07/2013 14:22

Hmmm, MNHQ can you check you received my entry? I didn't get confirmation? Cheers ratbagcatbag

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JakeBullet · 01/07/2013 14:54

Might check email....just in case Grin

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ChocChaffinch · 01/07/2013 14:58

any news......;?? Smile

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whiteandyellowiris · 01/07/2013 16:38

when will the choosen ones be announced please?

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ChocChaffinch · 01/07/2013 20:07

exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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florencebabyjo · 01/07/2013 20:25

I can't walk up my path without imaging how it would look all country gardenified! At the moment it looks a bit abandoned and overgrown. Up to now I've kept telling myself it's a great haven for wildlife but now is the time for change! Hurry up mumsnet and choose!

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ChocChaffinch · 01/07/2013 20:46

d'you reckon the giftcards will be useable online for the lucky few?

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ChocChaffinch · 01/07/2013 20:53

oh lordy lord I've been on B&Q website and the sheds are luscious.

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LegoAcupuncture · 01/07/2013 21:09

I love the anticipation of threads like these. Good luck everyone.

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ratbagcatbag · 01/07/2013 21:29

Haha choc, I have allocated £100 of my currently wishful thinking gift card on garden storage. Sheds would use yup too much money straight away and I want planters too.

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Suburban · 01/07/2013 21:29

Oh I would love to win this. Our garden appears to have been very badly done in the style of ground force and then just left for 15years. Wonder when the winners will be announced!

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fanoftheinvisibleman · 01/07/2013 21:42

DH is eyeing up sheds too...I have a feeling that this could prove expensive if we were selected!

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ratbagcatbag · 02/07/2013 07:00
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JakeBullet · 02/07/2013 07:11

Wishing everyone good luck, maybe today is the day you (and hopefully me) will hear good news.

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Snazzywaitingforsummer · 02/07/2013 07:31


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